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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Tilly contact about getting another dog for the Palmers?
(a) Robin.
(b) Kupanya.
(c) Roger Stilbeck.
(d) Ian Crawfurd.

2. What did the settlers hunt in Chapter 12?
(a) Goats.
(b) Leopards.
(c) Guinea-fowl.
(d) Duikers.

3. With whom did Elspeth stay during the safari?
(a) Mrs. Nimmo.
(b) Tilly.
(c) Njombo.
(d) The Crawfords.

4. What was Elspeth expected to memorize while the adults were on safari?
(a) The counties of England.
(b) The Prime Ministers of England.
(c) The colonial holdings of England.
(d) The kings of England.

5. Where was Twinkle found?
(a) At another village.
(b) By the river in the reserve.
(c) By the waterfall.
(d) By the watering hole.

6. What did Mrs. Nimmo add to Elspeth's list of required subjects?
(a) Calisthenics.
(b) Bible readings.
(c) Local folklore.
(d) Life science.

7. To what kind of fish did Elspeth compare the men lounging in the shade in the middle of the day?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Bluegill.
(c) Trout.
(d) Bass.

8. Why had Twinkle left the farm?
(a) She had gotten lost.
(b) She had been stolen.
(c) She had been injured.
(d) She had found a mate.

9. How many princes had been blinded by the Abyssinian emperor?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

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

11. What natural phenomenon did Tilly and Ian comment on at the end of Chapter 12?
(a) The sunrise.
(b) The sunset.
(c) An approaching storm.
(d) A river.

12. What article of clothing did Mrs. Nimmo give to Elspeth?
(a) A new pair of shoes.
(b) A blouse.
(c) A hat.
(d) A dress.

13. Who did the District Commissioner appoint as village "chief"?
(a) Njombo.
(b) Rohio.
(c) Sammy.
(d) Kupanya.

14. What special item did Lettice Palmer provide for her two dogs?
(a) Cushions.
(b) Separate kennels.
(c) Separate dog runs.
(d) Silver food bowls.

15. What was the roof made of?
(a) Corrugated iron.
(b) Slate.
(c) Tile.
(d) Thatch.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many spare rooms did the Palmer's stone bungalow have?

2. What was Sammy's new wife's name?

3. Why did Hereward dismiss the Dutch hunting skills?

4. How many goats did Tilly say the District Commissioner would fine Kupanya if the curse were not lifted?

5. What was special about the animal killed by the hunters in Chapter 12?

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