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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?
(a) A neat and tidy ending.
(b) A happy ending.
(c) No ending at all.
(d) A tragic ending.

2. About how many miles a day could the oxen handle?
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

3. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?
(a) To do nothing.
(b) To go on safari.
(c) To travel around the world.
(d) To go to Australia.

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

5. What was Randall Smith's nationality?
(a) English.
(b) Irish.
(c) Welsh.
(d) Scottish.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?

4. Who accompanied Ian Crawfurd when he arrived at Thika?

5. What did Elspeth call her pony?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Robin having a difficult time with the oxen?

2. How did Elsepth Huxley describe the smell of Africa?

3. How did Mrs. Palmer react to the condition of the man who was attacked and murdered on her property?

4. Describe the personality of Pioneer Mary.

5. What did the Masai consider the greatest glory of mankind?

6. Why did Mrs. Palmer tell Elspeth Huxley that she should get two of any animal she wished to keep as a pet?

7. Briefly describe Elspeth's education in Africa.

8. What kind of person did Ian Crawford appear to be?

9. How did the differences between Mrs. Nimmo and Tilly come through in their first meeting?

10. Why were the natives so eager to bring their children to Tilly?

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