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

2. How long did it take the workers to build their own huts?
(a) Six days.
(b) One week.
(c) Two days.
(d) Five days.

3. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?
(a) The sun sets each day.
(b) The dry season comes each year.
(c) Humans eventually die.
(d) The moon disappears each month.

4. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) One day.
(d) Five days.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what African country had Robin mined for metals?

2. What was the name of the Irishwoman known for her fearlessness?

3. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?

4. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?

5. What game did Mrs. Palmer play with Tilly to get her mind off the dying man?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the personality of Pioneer Mary.

8. What happened to Njombo after he killed the man on the Palmer's property?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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