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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 faith did Juma claim to be?
(a) Christian.
(b) Shaman.
(c) Animist.
(d) Muslim.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Captain Palmer plan to build his house?

2. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?

3. What are siafu?

4. What was the murder victim's name?

5. Where did the jiggas dig into the body?

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