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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-One through Thirty.

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 does the word "kali" mean?
(a) Brave.
(b) Fierce or bold.
(c) Strong.
(d) Cowardly.

3. What did Robin pretend to threaten to get Sammy to lift the curse?
(a) His hut.
(b) His cattle.
(c) His surviving wives.
(d) His surviving children.

4. Why was Mr. Roos staying up all night?
(a) His house was being vandalized.
(b) His cattle were being stolen.
(c) A python was attacking goats.
(d) His goats were being stolen.

5. Where did Lettice sometimes talk of moving to?
(a) Edinburgh.
(b) London.
(c) Dover.
(d) Yorkshire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Ian Crawfurd when he arrived at Thika?

2. What was the rumor about Lettice's marriage to an older man at 18?

3. How many days a week did the Uganda mail train run?

4. What was Randall Smith's nationality?

5. To what kind of fish did Elspeth compare the men lounging in the shade in the middle of the day?

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