View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Chapter 6, Still Is the Land.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tribal groups help Beryl's father clear the land for the farm?
(a) Kamba and Kisii people.
(b) Kavirondo and Kikuyu people.
(c) Ameru and Turkana people.
(d) Luhya and Luo people.

2. Why does Beryl fulfill Ebert's promise to the man with Blackwater at Nungwe?
(a) She owes Ebert a favor.
(b) Because she knows the man will soon die.
(c) It was covenient for Beryl to fulfill the promise.
(d) She feels guilty.

3. What is Beryl's plane not equipped with?
(a) A radio.
(b) Landing gear.
(c) A passenger seat.
(d) A fuel gauge.

4. Where did Beryl Markham grow up?
(a) In a city.
(b) In a tribal community.
(c) In a small village.
(d) On a farm.

5. What do Beryl and Ebert do after she drops off the oxygen at Nungwe?
(a) They tend to the dying man.
(b) Ebert gives her a tour.
(c) They have tea together.
(d) They make repairs to Beryl's plane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Beryl and her dog do during Beryl's childhood?

2. Why does Beryl accept the mission to Nungwe?

3. Why is Beryl reluctant to go on the emergency mission to Nungwe?

4. What is Rothschild's camp?

5. Where is Rothschild's camp?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 286 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample