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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 was Njombo saving up the goats for?
(a) A farm.
(b) A bride.
(c) A blood price.
(d) To give to his parents.

2. What are siafu?
(a) Tse-tse flies.
(b) Mosquitoes.
(c) Warrior ants.
(d) Termites.

3. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?
(a) The dry season comes each year.
(b) Humans eventually die.
(c) The moon disappears each month.
(d) The sun sets each day.

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

5. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?
(a) One day.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Five days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?

2. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?

3. About how many miles a day could the oxen handle?

4. What was the murder victim's name?

5. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?

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