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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal did Crawford "assign" to Mr. Palmer?

2. With what did the natives think the Europeans created light at night?

3. What instrument were the Palmers bringing to Africa?

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

5. How long did it take the workers to build their own huts?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened to Njombo after he killed the man on the Palmer's property?

3. What was Lettice Palmer's first reaction to the health conditions in Africa?

4. What kind of person did Ian Crawford appear to be?

5. How did Juma view the local inhabitants outside of Nairobi?

6. What did Lettice Palmer find most disturbing about Africa and what was she most concerned about for herself and fellow Europeans?

7. What became of Tilly's initial attempt to "preserve an appearance of leisured elegance"?

8. Why was Tilly so overwhelmed by Africa in the first few weeks in Thika?

9. What were the Huxley's first impressions upon seeing the land that they had bought?

10. Briefly describe Elspeth's education in Africa.

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