The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

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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. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?
(a) Five days.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) One day.

2. Why did the priests refuse to help Njombo?
(a) He was not baptized.
(b) He was not white.
(c) He was not Italian.
(d) He had been married to several women.

3. What was the name of the Irishwoman known for her fearlessness?
(a) Pioneer Brigid.
(b) Pioneer Moire.
(c) Pioneer Mary.
(d) Pioneer Maureen.

4. What are siafu?
(a) Termites.
(b) Tse-tse flies.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Warrior ants.

5. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?
(a) Running a ranch.
(b) Finding precious stones and metals.
(c) Farming.
(d) Getting a government job.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Tilly upset about Roger Stilbeck's letter?

2. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?

3. On what had Elspeth cut her hand?

4. What did the priests at the Italian mission plant?

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

(see the answer key)

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