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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Twenty-One through Thirty.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the biggest concern about moving the object in the previous question?
(a) Being attacked by bandits.
(b) The weight was too much for the cart.
(c) Crossing the river.
(d) Going around a lake.

2. What game did Mrs. Palmer play with Tilly to get her mind off the dying man?
(a) Checkers.
(b) Backgammon.
(c) Chess.
(d) Gin rummy.

3. Who was given the nickname Bad Hat?
(a) Robin.
(b) Elspeth.
(c) Tilly.
(d) Mr. Roos.

4. What was the name of the Irishwoman known for her fearlessness?
(a) Pioneer Maureen.
(b) Pioneer Brigid.
(c) Pioneer Moire.
(d) Pioneer Mary.

5. What animals did the Huxley family take with them to Africa?
(a) Dogs.
(b) Ducks.
(c) Cats.
(d) Pullets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Alec Wilson in Africa?

2. Who accompanied Ian Crawfurd when he arrived at Thika?

3. How long had Alec Wilson been in Africa at the beginning of Chapter 21?

4. According to Tilly, what was a main cause of the native children's bloated stomachs?

5. What injury did Dirk have?

(see the answer key)

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