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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. Why was Alec Wilson in Africa?
(a) His doctor told him to seek a dry and sunny climate.
(b) He was seeking adventure.
(c) He was seeking his fortune.
(d) He was escaping his family life.

2. How was Wilson trying to learn the skills of farming?
(a) By seeking the help of local Africans.
(b) By simply doing it.
(c) By seeking the help of other European settlers.
(d) By reading textbooks and government reports.

3. What did most of the farmers do as the New Year came?
(a) Began harvesting.
(b) Went to Nairobi for the races.
(c) Went to Nairobi for supplies.
(d) Went on safari.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elspeth receive as a gift at the New Year's party?

2. What instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?

3. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?

4. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?

5. Why was Tilly upset about Roger Stilbeck's letter?

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