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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 natural phenomenon did Mrs. Palmer see in her travels to Scandinavia?
(a) A comet.
(b) A total lunar eclipse.
(c) The aurora borealis.
(d) A total solar eclipse.

2. Where was the District Commissioner located?
(a) Fort Smith.
(b) Fort Carter.
(c) Fort Hall.
(d) Fort Mitchell.

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

4. What instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?
(a) A piano.
(b) A harpsichord.
(c) A cello.
(d) A harp.

5. What creatures did Crawford say were shy?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Pythons.
(c) Doves.
(d) Cobras.

Short Answer Questions

1. What birds did Crawford and Elspeth observe doing a mating ritual?

2. What was Sammy's ethnic mix?

3. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?

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

5. Who had once killed a lion at the meeting place of the two rivers?

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