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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Sixteen through Twenty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?
(a) A piece of camoflage.
(b) A tartan rug.
(c) A polka-dotted rug.
(d) An argyle sock.

2. What did Lettice say Hugh suffered from while she was away?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Appendicitis.
(c) Scarlet fever.
(d) Influenza.

3. On what had Elspeth cut her hand?
(a) A sharp rock.
(b) A broken bottle.
(c) A blade of sharp grass.
(d) A window.

4. What did the settlers hunt in Chapter 12?
(a) Goats.
(b) Guinea-fowl.
(c) Leopards.
(d) Duikers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money did Tilly's sister send her?

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

3. Why was Hereward embarrassed around the Kikuyu men?

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

5. How did the settlers assume Mr. Nimmo was making money?

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