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

2. What did Robin initially try to use to "break the ice" with the natives?
(a) A telephone.
(b) A radio.
(c) A gramaphone.
(d) A sewing machine.

3. What natural phenomenon did Mrs. Palmer see in her travels to Scandinavia?
(a) A total solar eclipse.
(b) A comet.
(c) The aurora borealis.
(d) A total lunar eclipse.

4. Why were the Orams leaving Ruiri?
(a) They missed the Transvaal.
(b) They were returning to the Netherlands.
(c) They were getting more land in the Free State.
(d) It was getting overcrowded.

5. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?
(a) Because the Kavirondo would dig up the corpse and eat it.
(b) Because the killer had not been caught.
(c) Because the victim was not liked by the tribe.
(d) Because murder victims were not allowed to be buried.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What country did Mrs. Palmer like the best?

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

4. How did Randall Smith spend his Sundays?

5. What did Jock Nimmo spend most of his time doing?

(see the answer key)

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