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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. What eventually attracted the attention of the natives?
(a) The sewing machine.
(b) The lamp.
(c) The piano.
(d) The gramaphone.

2. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?
(a) Bantams.
(b) Speckled Essex.
(c) Rhode Island Reds.
(d) Speckled Sussex.

3. How long was the journey from Nairobi to Thika?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) Three days.
(d) Five days.

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

5. What had the missionaries and the Government convinced the Kikuyu to adopt?
(a) Trousers.
(b) Blankets.
(c) Dresses.
(d) Ties.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many acres of land did Robin buy from Roger Stilbeck?

2. What did Robin desire after making his fortune?

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

4. How long did Sammy stay at Fort Hall?

5. In what year was the Huxley family heading to Thika?

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