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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what time did Elspeth's lessons begin in Chapter 20?
(a) 8:30 a.m.
(b) 6:30 a.m.
(c) 8:00 a.m.
(d) 9:00 a.m.

3. What finally convinced Kupanya to "lift the curse"?
(a) He thought his leadership position would be taken away.
(b) He was afraid of the District Commissioner.
(c) He was afraid of the European settlers.
(d) The thunderstorm convinced him God was upset.

4. What color was Ian's Somali shawl?
(a) Brown.
(b) Blue.
(c) Red.
(d) Green.

5. What creatures emerged after the rains?
(a) Siafu.
(b) Hyenas.
(c) Pythons.
(d) Leopards.

6. What was Sammy's new wife's name?
(a) Kamau.
(b) Wanjui.
(c) Shamba.
(d) Kupanya.

7. What did Lettice do during thunderstorms?
(a) Retreated to the cellar.
(b) Went outside because she enjoyed them.
(c) Prayed.
(d) Hid in a cupboard or under bedclothes.

8. What would Elspeth receive if she passed the exam after the safari?
(a) A goat.
(b) A duiker.
(c) A saddle.
(d) Her own safari.

9. Who accompanied Tilly to Kupanya to discuss the bewitching?
(a) Hereward.
(b) Sammy.
(c) Ian.
(d) Lettice.

10. What did Kamau want the bwana to bring him from Nairobi?
(a) A watch.
(b) A piano.
(c) A book.
(d) A blanket.

11. What was the name of the bay horse?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Beezlebub.
(c) Satan.
(d) Devil.

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

13. What did Hereward ask Robin for help in moving?
(a) A piano.
(b) An armoir.
(c) A harpsichord.
(d) A cello.

14. How did Kupanya lift the curse?
(a) He hired a shaman.
(b) He hired a wizard.
(c) He convinced Njombo that it was fake.
(d) He convinced Sammy to lift it.

15. How many leopards were killed during the hunt?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the python go to put on his bright clothes?

2. Why did Kupanya claim that Njombo was not one of his men?

3. What was the roof made of?

4. Why did the priests refuse to help Njombo?

5. What did the villagers do after Sammy's new wife died?

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