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

2. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?
(a) The gramophone.
(b) The sewing machine.
(c) Lamps.
(d) Tin cups.

3. What faith did Juma claim to be?
(a) Christian.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Muslim.
(d) Animist.

4. What did the author refer to as "that sovereign remedy for almost everything"?
(a) Turpentine.
(b) Cod-liver oil.
(c) Ether.
(d) Epsom salts.

5. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?
(a) Tea.
(b) Yams.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Peanuts.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many miles a day could the oxen handle?

2. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?

3. Where was the District Commissioner located?

4. How long did Sammy stay at Fort Hall?

5. What are siafu?

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