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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3, Chapter 14, Errands of the Wind.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What decision does Beryl make after a plane lands in Nairobi?
(a) To become a nurse.
(b) To become an advocate for the indigenous people.
(c) To become a writer.
(d) To become a bush pilot.

2. What do Beryl and her dog do during Beryl's childhood?
(a) They go hunting with the Murani Masai people.
(b) They explore the vicinity near their farm.
(c) They play in a river.
(d) They assist Lord Delamere on his ranch.

3. What happens to Beryl and her father as a result of a drought?
(a) They have to borrow money from relatives.
(b) They have to accept food from neighbors.
(c) They have to move back to England.
(d) They are forced to sell the farm.

4. Who is the only female influence Beryl has during her childhood?
(a) Karen Blixen.
(b) A native woman.
(c) Lady Delamere.
(d) Mrs. Elkington.

5. What do Beryl and Kibii want from a Wandorobo?
(a) Some bones from a wildebeast.
(b) To take them to Kaptama.
(c) To give them poison for their arrow tips.
(d) Some shells for a ritual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the pilot of the plane that Beryl watches land in Nairobi?

2. What does Beryl think about when leaving the farm on horseback?

3. Why does Beryl's father buy the land where his farm stands?

4. Who is supportive of the decision that Beryl makes in Nairobi?

5. Who is the passenger in the plane that lands in Nairobi?

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