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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Wilson trying to learn the skills of farming?
(a) By simply doing it.
(b) By seeking the help of other European settlers.
(c) By reading textbooks and government reports.
(d) By seeking the help of local Africans.

2. What faith did Juma claim to be?
(a) Shaman.
(b) Muslim.
(c) Christian.
(d) Animist.

3. What instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?
(a) A harpsichord.
(b) A cello.
(c) A harp.
(d) A piano.

4. Why did Mr. Roos kick Sammy?
(a) Sammy ignored an order.
(b) Sammy went home.
(c) Sammy yelled at Mr. Roos.
(d) Sammy stole money.

5. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?
(a) Cats.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Ducks.
(d) Pullets.

6. What was Njombo saving up the goats for?
(a) A farm.
(b) A bride.
(c) A blood price.
(d) To give to his parents.

7. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?
(a) A pony.
(b) A duiker.
(c) A snake.
(d) A chameleon.

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

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

10. What did Elspeth call her pony?
(a) Moyale.
(b) Lancelot.
(c) Charlemagne.
(d) Galahad.

11. Who was given the nickname Bad Hat?
(a) Mr. Roos.
(b) Robin.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Tilly.

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

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

14. What was the murder victim's name?
(a) Kimani.
(b) Kavirondo.
(c) Rohio.
(d) Njombo.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What crop was Smith growing?

2. What was Sammy's ethnic mix?

3. What did the Kikuyu do if someone died inside a hut?

4. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?

5. What ancient story did Crawford use as an example?

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