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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Eleven through Fifteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?
(a) Getting a government job.
(b) Finding precious stones and metals.
(c) Farming.
(d) Running a ranch.

2. What did Robin pretend to threaten to get Sammy to lift the curse?
(a) His hut.
(b) His cattle.
(c) His surviving wives.
(d) His surviving children.

3. What was special about the animal killed by the hunters in Chapter 12?
(a) It was pregnant.
(b) It was lame.
(c) It was very old.
(d) It was very young.

4. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?
(a) Peanuts.
(b) Yams.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

5. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?
(a) A quilt.
(b) An oil painting.
(c) A cross-stitch sampler.
(d) A watercolor painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the District Commissioner located?

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

3. What birds did Crawford and Elspeth observe doing a mating ritual?

4. What game did Mrs. Palmer play with Tilly to get her mind off the dying man?

5. How long did Sammy stay at Fort Hall?

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