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The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what African country had Robin mined for metals?
(a) South Africa.
(b) Mozambique.
(c) Congo.
(d) Kenya.

2. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?
(a) A tartan rug.
(b) A piece of camoflage.
(c) An argyle sock.
(d) A polka-dotted rug.

3. What did Elspeth receive as a gift at the New Year's party?
(a) A stuffed crocodile.
(b) A stuffed chameleon.
(c) A stuffed porcupine.
(d) A stuffed pythong.

4. What did Tilly knit for Randall?
(a) Scarf.
(b) Sweater.
(c) Socks.
(d) Hat.

5. What country did Mrs. Palmer like the best?
(a) Sweden.
(b) Norway.
(c) Iceland.
(d) Finland.

6. What items did Mrs. Palmer say would need their own stable?
(a) The couple's horses.
(b) The couple's furniture.
(c) Captain Palmer's trophies.
(d) The couple's cars.

7. How many acres of land did Robin buy from Roger Stilbeck?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 300.
(c) 500.
(d) 700.

8. Why was Alec Wilson in Africa?
(a) His doctor told him to seek a dry and sunny climate.
(b) He was seeking his fortune.
(c) He was escaping his family life.
(d) He was seeking adventure.

9. What ancient story did Crawford use as an example?
(a) Job.
(b) Cain and Abel.
(c) Adam and Eve.
(d) Noah.

10. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?
(a) Rhode Island Reds.
(b) Bantams.
(c) Speckled Sussex.
(d) Speckled Essex.

11. What crop was Smith growing?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Yams.
(c) Sisal.
(d) Potatoes.

12. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?
(a) Chickens.
(b) Pigs.
(c) Oxen.
(d) Buffaloes.

13. What creatures did Crawford say were shy?
(a) Cobras.
(b) Pythons.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Doves.

14. Why were the Orams leaving Ruiri?
(a) They were getting more land in the Free State.
(b) They were returning to the Netherlands.
(c) It was getting overcrowded.
(d) They missed the Transvaal.

15. What did Juma falsely claim the Kikuyu ate?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Human corpses.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Lizards.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Mr. Nimmo allegedly detained on business?

3. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?

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

5. How long did it take the workers to build their own huts?

(see the answer keys)

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