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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. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?
(a) Poison.
(b) The sun.
(c) Spirits.
(d) Magic.

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

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

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

5. What country did Mrs. Palmer like the best?
(a) Iceland.
(b) Sweden.
(c) Finland.
(d) Norway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?

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

3. Why did Mr. Roos kick Sammy?

4. What did Robin initially try to use to "break the ice" with the natives?

5. What did Elspeth receive as a gift at the New Year's party?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Lettice Palmer find most disturbing about Africa and what was she most concerned about for herself and fellow Europeans?

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

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

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

5. What became of Tilly's initial attempt to "preserve an appearance of leisured elegance"?

6. How did Mrs. Nimmo react to the wild New Year's party?

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

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

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

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

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