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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 did the author refer to as "that sovereign remedy for almost everything"?
(a) Turpentine.
(b) Epsom salts.
(c) Ether.
(d) Cod-liver oil.

2. What animal did Crawford "assign" to Mr. Palmer?
(a) A python.
(b) A giraffe.
(c) A duiker.
(d) An ostrich.

3. What did Robin initially try to use to "break the ice" with the natives?
(a) A sewing machine.
(b) A gramaphone.
(c) A radio.
(d) A telephone.

4. What color are Elspeth Huxley's eyes?
(a) Hazel.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

5. How long did it take the workers to build their own huts?
(a) One week.
(b) Two days.
(c) Six days.
(d) Five days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?

2. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?

3. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?

4. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?

5. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?

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