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The Flame Trees of Thika: Memories of an African Childhood Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?
(a) Spirits.
(b) The sun.
(c) Poison.
(d) Magic.

2. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?
(a) An argyle sock.
(b) A polka-dotted rug.
(c) A tartan rug.
(d) A piece of camoflage.

3. How was Wilson trying to learn the skills of farming?
(a) By simply doing it.
(b) By seeking the help of other European settlers.
(c) By reading textbooks and government reports.
(d) By seeking the help of local Africans.

4. Where was the District Commissioner located?
(a) Fort Mitchell.
(b) Fort Smith.
(c) Fort Carter.
(d) Fort Hall.

5. What was Randall Smith's nationality?
(a) Irish.
(b) English.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Welsh.

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

7. According to Tilly, what was a main cause of the native children's bloated stomachs?
(a) Hookworms.
(b) Enlarged spleen from malaria.
(c) Malnutrition.
(d) Eating too much.

8. Where was Mr. Nimmo allegedly detained on business?
(a) Belgian Congo.
(b) Liberia.
(c) Tanzania.
(d) South Africa.

9. What was Robin's primary goal in his travels?
(a) Running a ranch.
(b) Finding precious stones and metals.
(c) Farming.
(d) Getting a government job.

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

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

12. Why did Mr. Roos kick Sammy?
(a) Sammy yelled at Mr. Roos.
(b) Sammy went home.
(c) Sammy stole money.
(d) Sammy ignored an order.

13. What crop did Stilbeck insist would be easy to grow on the farm?
(a) Tea.
(b) Yams.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Peanuts.

14. Who accompanied Ian Crawfurd when he arrived at Thika?
(a) A Somali attendant.
(b) A Swahili attendant.
(c) A Kikuyu attendant.
(d) A Saudi attendant.

15. What ancient story did Crawford use as an example?
(a) Adam and Eve.
(b) Job.
(c) Noah.
(d) Cain and Abel.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What faith did Juma claim to be?

4. What kind of chickens did Tilly bring from England?

5. How did Randall Smith spend his Sundays?

(see the answer keys)

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