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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixteen through Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Elspeth protect Twinkle?
(a) By refusing to let Twinkle wander.
(b) With a charm.
(c) By praying.
(d) By building a fence.

2. How did Captain Palmer plan to build his house?
(a) He hired the natives.
(b) He did the work himself.
(c) He hired other settlers.
(d) He hired a Nairobi contractor.

3. What natural phenomenon did Tilly and Ian comment on at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) An approaching storm.
(b) A river.
(c) The sunset.
(d) The sunrise.

4. What did Tilly knit for Randall?
(a) Scarf.
(b) Socks.
(c) Sweater.
(d) Hat.

5. To what kind of fish did Elspeth compare the men lounging in the shade in the middle of the day?
(a) Bluegill.
(b) Bass.
(c) Salmon.
(d) Trout.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the warriors refuse to remove any more weeds?

2. What items did Mrs. Palmer say would need their own stable?

3. At what time did Elspeth's lessons begin in Chapter 20?

4. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?

5. Why did Njombo say it would be bad luck to shoot a python?

(see the answer key)

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