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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. About how many miles a day could the oxen handle?
(a) 15.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 20.

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

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

4. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?
(a) To go on safari.
(b) To travel around the world.
(c) To go to Australia.
(d) To do nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was the District Commissioner located?

3. In what African country had Robin mined for metals?

4. What are siafu?

5. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?

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