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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Gikonyo become interested in carpentry?
(a) He wanted to build his own house as a child.
(b) His teacher was a carpenter.
(c) His father was a carpenter.
(d) His mother couldn't afford school.

2. How is Dr. Henry Van Dyke described?
(a) Rich.
(b) Angry.
(c) Fat.
(d) Bald.

3. What did Koina do for a living before working with General R.?
(a) A cook.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A fisherman.

4. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?
(a) Violent.
(b) He is against a revolt.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Sneaky.

5. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Five years.
(b) Six years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?

2. How did Koina react when Kihiki died?

3. While attending school as a child, what did Kihika do when he was threatened with a beating?

4. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?

5. How does Thomspon change the camp where he works in "Chapter 9"?

(see the answer key)

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