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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 instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?
(a) A piano.
(b) A harp.
(c) A harpsichord.
(d) A cello.

2. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?
(a) Hyenas.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Loud singing.

3. What kind of dogs did the Palmers bring to Africa?
(a) Chihuahuas.
(b) Shih-tsus.
(c) Poodles.
(d) Pekinese.

4. What did Jock Nimmo spend most of his time doing?
(a) Building houses.
(b) Hunting.
(c) Working with the government.
(d) Farming.

5. What was the name of the Irishwoman known for her fearlessness?
(a) Pioneer Moire.
(b) Pioneer Brigid.
(c) Pioneer Maureen.
(d) Pioneer Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?

2. What ancient story did Crawford use as an example?

3. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?

4. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?

5. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did Juma view the local inhabitants outside of Nairobi?

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

5. Describe the personalities of Mr. and Mrs. Oram.

6. How did Robin and Kupanya differ in their approach to negotiating the terms of a workers' contract?

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

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

9. Why did Elspeth get upset at the end of Crawford's story about the whydah birds?

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

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