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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?
(a) Bantams.
(b) Speckled Essex.
(c) Rhode Island Reds.
(d) Speckled Sussex.

2. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?
(a) Bricks.
(b) Cement.
(c) Iron nails.
(d) Wooden boards.

3. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?
(a) Magic.
(b) Poison.
(c) The sun.
(d) Spirits.

4. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?
(a) A pony.
(b) A duiker.
(c) A snake.
(d) A chameleon.

5. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?
(a) The sewing machine.
(b) The piano.
(c) The lamp.
(d) The gramaphone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mr. Roos kick Sammy?

2. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?

3. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?

4. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?

5. Why were the Orams leaving Ruiri?

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