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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six through Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What had the missionaries and the Government convinced the Kikuyu to adopt?
(a) Ties.
(b) Trousers.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Blankets.

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

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

4. What crop was Smith growing?
(a) Sisal.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Yams.
(d) Potatoes.

5. What kind of dogs did the Palmers bring to Africa?
(a) Pekinese.
(b) Chihuahuas.
(c) Shih-tsus.
(d) Poodles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?

2. What animal did Crawford "assign" to Mr. Palmer?

3. What did the Kikuyu do if someone died inside a hut?

4. How was Wilson trying to learn the skills of farming?

5. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?

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