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

2. What did the Kikuyu do if someone died inside a hut?
(a) They gave the hut to survivors.
(b) They moved the hut to another location.
(c) They buried the person in the hut.
(d) They burned the hut down.

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

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

5. What did Robin agree to pay for the work?
(a) Coffee beans.
(b) Goats.
(c) Lamps.
(d) Pigs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?

2. What did Juma falsely claim the Kikuyu ate?

3. What game did Mrs. Palmer play with Tilly to get her mind off the dying man?

4. What creatures did Crawford say were shy?

5. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?

(see the answer key)

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