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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Section 2, why does Gicaandi accept the challenge of telling the story in the book?
(a) The pleadings of an angel.
(b) The voice of the people.
(c) The pleadings of a father.
(d) The pleadings of a mother.

2. In Chapter 4, Part 1, how many gold teeth does the master of cermonies have?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. At the end of Chapter 4, Part 2, what time are guests to return to the compeitition after getting lunch?
(a) 3:00.
(b) 1:00.
(c) 12:30.
(d) 2:30.

4. In Chapter 4, Part 1, who does the leader of the foreign delegation of thieves and robbers say it was said "time is money" (88)?
(a) Frenchman.
(b) American.
(c) Englishman.
(d) German.

5. In Chapter 3, Section 4, how much of her money does Wangari say was left at the court?
(a) 200 shillings.
(b) 500 shillings.
(c) 100 shillings.
(d) 300 shillings.

6. In Chapter 4, Part 2, how many children does Gitutu have?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

7. Where does the Devil appear to Jacinta Wariinga in Chapter 2, Section 1?
(a) School.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Work.
(d) Golf course.

8. In Chapter 1, Part 2, what story does Wariinga's mother want told?
(a) Of her husband.
(b) Of her aunt.
(c) Of her child.
(d) Of her nephew.

9. At the end of Chapter 1, what does Gicaandi ask readers to reason about?
(a) Muturi.
(b) Jacinta Wariinga.
(c) Robin Mwaura.
(d) Wangari.

10. In Chapter 4, Part 1, what is the most money that a white land owner gives to his servants?
(a) 100,000 shillings.
(b) 150,000 shillings.
(c) 200,000 shillings.
(d) 500,000 shillings.

11. In Chapter 1, Section 1, who does the narrator say is happy who can see tree stumps in his way?
(a) Man.
(b) Child.
(c) Traveller.
(d) Woman.

12. In Chapter 3, Section 4, why does Wangari say that she borrowed money?
(a) To buy a sewing machine.
(b) To raise pigs.
(c) To keep cows.
(d) To dig a well.

13. In Chapter 4, Part 1, what do the men order for their sugar girls to drink?
(a) Red wine.
(b) Mimosas.
(c) Champagne.
(d) White wine.

14. In Chapter 1, Section 1, how do people describe the story the narrator is telling?
(a) Disgraceful and shameful.
(b) Inspirational.
(c) Factual and interesting.
(d) Honest.

15. In Chapter 2, Section 2, what does Wariinga say is the name of the boss of the girl she tells a story about?
(a) Hiuhu.
(b) Kihara.
(c) Chitundu.
(d) Paka.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how does Wariinga remember trying to kill herself at 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning?

2. What happens after Gicaandi has fasted?

3. In Chapter 4, Part 1, where are the headquarters for the International Organization of Thieves and Robbers?

4. In Chapter 4, Part 2, how much money does Gitutu say he borrowed to buy his first parcel of land?

5. What do the barmaids wear in Chapter 4, Part 1?

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