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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 Randall Smith spend his Sundays?
(a) Planting gardens.
(b) Searching for lions and buffaloes.
(c) Attending church services.
(d) Negotiating business deals.

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

3. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?
(a) 1909.
(b) 1910.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1915.

4. What ancient story did Crawford use as an example?
(a) Noah.
(b) Adam and Eve.
(c) Job.
(d) Cain and Abel.

5. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?
(a) The gramaphone.
(b) The sewing machine.
(c) The piano.
(d) The lamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?

2. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?

3. What kind of dogs did the Palmers bring to Africa?

4. What did Robin agree to pay for the work?

5. Why did Njombo object to the house plans for the Huxleys?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How did Huxley describe the Kikuyu attitude toward theft?

10. Describe the personality of Pioneer Mary.

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