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

2. What finally convinced Kupanya to "lift the curse"?
(a) He was afraid of the District Commissioner.
(b) He thought his leadership position would be taken away.
(c) The thunderstorm convinced him God was upset.
(d) He was afraid of the European settlers.

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

4. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?
(a) Loud singing.
(b) Hyenas.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Gunshots.

5. What did the Kikuyu do if someone died inside a hut?
(a) They buried the person in the hut.
(b) They burned the hut down.
(c) They gave the hut to survivors.
(d) They moved the hut to another location.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?

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

3. Why did Njombo object to the house plans for the Huxleys?

4. What special item did Lettice Palmer provide for her two dogs?

5. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?

(see the answer key)

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