diff --git a/tests/python_tests/object_test.py b/tests/python_tests/object_test.py
index 922c8e5e8..cc48df60e 100644
--- a/tests/python_tests/object_test.py
+++ b/tests/python_tests/object_test.py
@@ -133,7 +133,6 @@ def test_shield_symbolizer_init():
     eq_(s.face_name, 'DejaVu Sans Bold')
     eq_(s.allow_overlap, False)
     eq_(s.fill, mapnik.Color('#000000'))
-    eq_(s.force_odd_labels, False)
     eq_(s.halo_fill, mapnik.Color('rgb(255,255,255)'))
     eq_(s.halo_radius, 0)
     eq_(s.label_placement, mapnik.label_placement.POINT_PLACEMENT)
diff --git a/tests/python_tests/postgis_test.py b/tests/python_tests/postgis_test.py
index d90bcb714..2e3a10782 100644
--- a/tests/python_tests/postgis_test.py
+++ b/tests/python_tests/postgis_test.py
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ if 'postgis' in mapnik.DatasourceCache.plugin_names() \
         except StopIteration:
             pass
         eq_(feature,None)
-        eq_(ds.describe()['geometry_type'],mapnik.DataGeometryType.Collection)
+        eq_(ds.describe()['geometry_type'],None)
 
     def test_geometry_detection():
         ds = mapnik.PostGIS(dbname=MAPNIK_TEST_DBNAME,table='test',