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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 was the name of the Irishwoman known for her fearlessness?
(a) Pioneer Maureen.
(b) Pioneer Brigid.
(c) Pioneer Mary.
(d) Pioneer Moire.

2. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?
(a) Wooden boards.
(b) Bricks.
(c) Cement.
(d) Iron nails.

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

4. What was the rumor about Lettice's marriage to an older man at 18?
(a) Her father gave her away to advance in business.
(b) She had been pregnant.
(c) Her father lost her in a card game.
(d) The man had threatened her family.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where was the leopard tracked to?

4. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?

5. How did Elspeth protect Twinkle?

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