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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixteen through Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?
(a) A watercolor painting.
(b) An oil painting.
(c) A quilt.
(d) A cross-stitch sampler.

2. What did the settlers hunt in Chapter 12?
(a) Goats.
(b) Guinea-fowl.
(c) Duikers.
(d) Leopards.

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

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

5. Who accompanied Ian Crawfurd when he arrived at Thika?
(a) A Swahili attendant.
(b) A Kikuyu attendant.
(c) A Saudi attendant.
(d) A Somali attendant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?

2. What was the biggest concern about moving the object in the previous question?

3. What kind of dogs did the Palmers bring to Africa?

4. What word was used to describe a quarrel or discussion?

5. What were Hereward and the Kikuyu hunting in Chapter 11?

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