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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. How did the settlers assume Mr. Nimmo was making money?
(a) From ivory poaching.
(b) From coffee harvests.
(c) From bribes.
(d) From mineral extraction.

2. Where was Mr. Nimmo allegedly detained on business?
(a) Belgian Congo.
(b) Tanzania.
(c) Liberia.
(d) South Africa.

3. Why was Alec Wilson in Africa?
(a) His doctor told him to seek a dry and sunny climate.
(b) He was escaping his family life.
(c) He was seeking his fortune.
(d) He was seeking adventure.

4. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?
(a) Because murder victims were not allowed to be buried.
(b) Because the victim was not liked by the tribe.
(c) Because the killer had not been caught.
(d) Because the Kavirondo would dig up the corpse and eat it.

5. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?
(a) A polka-dotted rug.
(b) A tartan rug.
(c) A piece of camoflage.
(d) An argyle sock.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tilly knit for Randall?

2. What was Randall Smith's nationality?

3. How did Captain Palmer plan to build his house?

4. What color are Elspeth Huxley's eyes?

5. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the relationship the Kikuyu had with their surroundings.

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

4. Why was Tilly so overwhelmed by Africa in the first few weeks in Thika?

5. Describe the personality of Pioneer Mary.

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

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

8. What were the Huxley's first impressions upon seeing the land that they had bought?

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

10. What was Lettice Palmer's first reaction to the health conditions in Africa?

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