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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eleven through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the murder victim's name?
(a) Rohio.
(b) Kimani.
(c) Kavirondo.
(d) Njombo.

2. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1915.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1910.

3. Why did Kupanya claim that Njombo was not one of his men?
(a) Because he worked for Europeans.
(b) Because he was Masai.
(c) Because he had become Christian.
(d) Because he had violated village rules.

4. What game did Mrs. Palmer play with Tilly to get her mind off the dying man?
(a) Chess.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Checkers.
(d) Gin rummy.

5. Why did Njombo object to the house plans for the Huxleys?
(a) The house was circular.
(b) The house was made of brick.
(c) The house would face the wrong way.
(d) The house was rectangular.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?

2. What was Robin told would make a good gift for the new couple?

3. What was the name of the bay horse?

4. Where was Mr. Nimmo allegedly detained on business?

5. What did Lettice do during thunderstorms?

(see the answer key)

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