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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. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1910.

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

3. What did Juma falsely claim the Kikuyu ate?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Human corpses.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Lizards.

4. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?
(a) Oxen.
(b) Buffaloes.
(c) Pigs.
(d) Chickens.

5. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?
(a) Loud singing.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Hyenas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the murder victim's name?

2. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?

3. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?

4. What color are Elspeth Huxley's eyes?

5. What animal did Crawford "assign" to Mr. Palmer?

(see the answer key)

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