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

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

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

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

4. Where was the District Commissioner located?
(a) Fort Mitchell.
(b) Fort Smith.
(c) Fort Carter.
(d) Fort Hall.

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

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

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

8. How did Randall Smith spend his Sundays?
(a) Planting gardens.
(b) Negotiating business deals.
(c) Attending church services.
(d) Searching for lions and buffaloes.

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

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

11. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?
(a) Tea.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Yams.
(d) Coffee.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Sammy stay at Fort Hall?

2. Why was Alec Wilson in Africa?

3. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?

4. Why was Tilly upset about Roger Stilbeck's letter?

5. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?

(see the answer keys)

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