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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. What did the first trap catch?
(a) A leopard.
(b) A goat.
(c) A python.
(d) A hyena.

2. What were the villagers sacrificing?
(a) A goat.
(b) A duiker.
(c) A bull.
(d) A python.

3. What word was used to describe a quarrel or discussion?
(a) Siafu.
(b) Shauri.
(c) Boma.
(d) Kavirondo.

4. What was Njombo saving up the goats for?
(a) A farm.
(b) A bride.
(c) To give to his parents.
(d) A blood price.

5. Why was Tilly upset about Roger Stilbeck's letter?
(a) He was telling her whom to be friends with.
(b) He was telling the Huxleys how wonderful the land was.
(c) He was ordering them to begin planting coffee.
(d) He was asking for more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Kamau want the bwana to bring him from Nairobi?

2. What was Elspeth eating in a "funny" way at Mrs. Nimmo's the day after the party?

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

4. What kind of dogs did the Palmers bring to Africa?

5. What was Elspeth expected to memorize while the adults were on safari?

(see the answer key)

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