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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?
(a) If the new train station is built.
(b) If Kenya loses its independence.
(c) If he becomes a Christian.
(d) If Kenyetta goes free.

2. In "Chapter 4," what memory does Mr. Thompson have of dogs?
(a) The time he hit a dog with his car.
(b) The dog that attacked him.
(c) The dog his parents had when he was growing up.
(d) The dog his wife gave away.

3. How many brothers does Mumbi have?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

4. How long does it take for Gikonyo wake, after hitting his head in "Chapter 8"?
(a) Hours.
(b) A week.
(c) Days.
(d) Minutes.

5. How does Mugo feel after General R. visits him in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Confused.
(b) Happy.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo first think of when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?

2. What does the rebel Waiyaki call iron snakes?

3. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?

4. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?

5. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?

(see the answer key)

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