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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What building material did Njombo refuse to use?
(a) Bricks.
(b) Iron nails.
(c) Wooden boards.
(d) Cement.

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

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

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

5. What did Crawford say was a sign of a made-up story?
(a) A happy ending.
(b) A neat and tidy ending.
(c) No ending at all.
(d) A tragic ending.

Short Answer Questions

1. What natural phenomenon did Mrs. Palmer see in her travels to Scandinavia?

2. What kind of background did Robin say would cause a chameleon to explode?

3. What faith did Juma claim to be?

4. What did Elspeth receive as a gift at the New Year's party?

5. What are siafu?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Mrs. Palmer react to the condition of the man who was attacked and murdered on her property?

2. How did Robin and Kupanya differ in their approach to negotiating the terms of a workers' contract?

3. Describe the relationship the Kikuyu had with their surroundings.

4. Why were the natives so fascinated by the lamp, but did not care about the gramophone?

5. Describe the personality of Pioneer Mary.

6. Describe the personalities of Mr. and Mrs. Oram.

7. Why did Mrs. Palmer tell Elspeth Huxley that she should get two of any animal she wished to keep as a pet?

8. Why were the natives so eager to bring their children to Tilly?

9. How did Elsepth Huxley describe the smell of Africa?

10. Why did Elspeth get upset at the end of Crawford's story about the whydah birds?

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