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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 crop was Smith growing?
(a) Sisal.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Yams.

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

3. What items did Mrs. Palmer say would need their own stable?
(a) The couple's cars.
(b) The couple's furniture.
(c) The couple's horses.
(d) Captain Palmer's trophies.

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

5. What did Jock Nimmo spend most of his time doing?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Working with the government.
(c) Farming.
(d) Building houses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the Irishwoman known for her fearlessness?

2. What are siafu?

3. Where was the District Commissioner located?

4. Why did the warriors refuse to remove any more weeds?

5. What did Elspeth call her pony?

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