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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. What are siafu?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Tse-tse flies.
(c) Termites.
(d) Warrior ants.

2. What items did Mrs. Palmer say would need their own stable?
(a) The couple's horses.
(b) Captain Palmer's trophies.
(c) The couple's furniture.
(d) The couple's cars.

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

4. What was Elspeth awakened by after going to bed during the party?
(a) Screaming.
(b) Gunshots.
(c) Loud singing.
(d) Hyenas.

5. What country did Mrs. Palmer like the best?
(a) Norway.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Finland.
(d) Sweden.

6. Why did Sammy question the wisdom of burying the murder victim?
(a) Because the killer had not been caught.
(b) Because murder victims were not allowed to be buried.
(c) Because the victim was not liked by the tribe.
(d) Because the Kavirondo would dig up the corpse and eat it.

7. What sentimental possession of Mrs. Nimmo's was damaged during the party?
(a) An oil painting.
(b) A cross-stitch sampler.
(c) A quilt.
(d) A watercolor painting.

8. In the folktale, what resulted from the chameleon's failure to deliver God's message?
(a) The dry season comes each year.
(b) The sun sets each day.
(c) Humans eventually die.
(d) The moon disappears each month.

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

10. How many acres of land did Robin buy from Roger Stilbeck?
(a) 500.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 700.
(d) 300.

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

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

13. What instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?
(a) A piano.
(b) A harp.
(c) A cello.
(d) A harpsichord.

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

15. What did the natives take after negotiating payment for work?
(a) Lamps.
(b) Tin cups.
(c) The sewing machine.
(d) The gramophone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mr. Roos kick Sammy?

2. How did the settlers assume Mr. Nimmo was making money?

3. What did the author refer to as "that sovereign remedy for almost everything"?

4. Why was Tilly upset about Roger Stilbeck's letter?

5. What did Juma falsely claim the Kikuyu ate?

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