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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. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1909.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1910.

2. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?
(a) Wooden boards.
(b) Cement.
(c) Iron nails.
(d) Bricks.

3. What was Elspeth eating in a "funny" way at Mrs. Nimmo's the day after the party?
(a) Poached eggs.
(b) Waffles.
(c) Scrambled eggs.
(d) Pancakes.

4. What was the murder victim's name?
(a) Kimani.
(b) Rohio.
(c) Njombo.
(d) Kavirondo.

5. About how many miles a day could the oxen handle?
(a) 10.
(b) 20.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Robin agree to pay for the work?

2. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?

3. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?

4. What are siafu?

5. How was Wilson trying to learn the skills of farming?

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