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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Chapter 18, Captives of Rivers.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Beryl supposed to be doing during one instance she recalls from her childhood when she and her dog take off?
(a) Her chores.
(b) Her studies.
(c) Working in the garden.
(d) Helping at the gristmill.

2. What is Beryl's dog's name?
(a) Sirius.
(b) Obuya.
(c) Max.
(d) Buller.

3. Who arrives at Beryl's door in Molo to assist her with her need?
(a) Arab Kosky
(b) Bishon Singh.
(c) Arab Maina
(d) Arab Ruta.

4. Who does Beryl stop to assist when his car breaks down?
(a) Tom Black.
(b) Mr. Elkington.
(c) J.C. Carberry.
(d) Denys Finch-Hatton.

5. What happens when Winston eventually kills the elephant found by Beryl and Blix?
(a) He gives Beryl and Blix a tusk.
(b) He is disappointed there is only one elephant.
(c) He finds its size to be wanting.
(d) He is grateful that Beryl and Blix found it for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beryl go for repairs to her plane?

2. What request does Beryl make to the hunting party?

3. Who is the only female influence Beryl has during her childhood?

4. What is most of the flour produced by Beryl's father's gristmill used for?

5. What does Beryl find when she arrives at Ithumba?

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