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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 kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?
(a) A tartan rug.
(b) An argyle sock.
(c) A polka-dotted rug.
(d) A piece of camoflage.

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

3. How long did Sammy stay at Fort Hall?
(a) Almost a full season.
(b) Almost a year.
(c) Almost a week.
(d) Almost a month.

4. Why did the warriors refuse to remove any more weeds?
(a) They wanted more money.
(b) It would hurt their pride.
(c) It was a waste of time.
(d) They did not want to help Europeans.

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 murder victims were not allowed to be buried.
(d) Because the victim was not liked by the tribe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Captain Palmer plan to build his house?

2. What did Tilly knit for Randall?

3. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?

4. What was Sammy's ethnic mix?

5. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?

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