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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?
(a) To do nothing.
(b) To travel around the world.
(c) To go on safari.
(d) To go to Australia.

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

4. Where did the jiggas dig into the body?
(a) Under the toenail.
(b) In the ears.
(c) Under the fingernail.
(d) On the scalp.

5. What did Robin initially try to use to "break the ice" with the natives?
(a) A radio.
(b) A gramaphone.
(c) A sewing machine.
(d) A telephone.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What animals did Robin have a hard time handling?

3. What faith did Juma claim to be?

4. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?

5. What did Elspeth say she wanted more than anything?

(see the answer key)

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