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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six through Ten.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Njombo object to the house plans for the Huxleys?
(a) The house would face the wrong way.
(b) The house was made of brick.
(c) The house was circular.
(d) The house was rectangular.

2. What did Robin agree to pay for the work?
(a) Pigs.
(b) Goats.
(c) Lamps.
(d) Coffee beans.

3. What birds did Crawford and Elspeth observe doing a mating ritual?
(a) Ostrich.
(b) Dove.
(c) Eagle.
(d) Whydah.

4. Why were the Orams leaving Ruiri?
(a) It was getting overcrowded.
(b) They missed the Transvaal.
(c) They were returning to the Netherlands.
(d) They were getting more land in the Free State.

5. In what African country had Robin mined for metals?
(a) Congo.
(b) South Africa.
(c) Mozambique.
(d) Kenya.

Short Answer Questions

1. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?

2. Where did the jiggas dig into the body?

3. What did Robin initially try to use to "break the ice" with the natives?

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

5. What creatures did Crawford say were shy?

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