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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 14 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what hero from the Bible does Njoroge admire and often identify himself?
(a) John.
(b) Moses.
(c) David.
(d) Matthew.

2. What does the term "Ihii cia mutitu" mean (68)?
(a) Freedom Boys of the Forest.
(b) The Abyei Liberation Front.
(c) The government.
(d) The church.

3. Where is Karanja from?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Nairobi.
(c) Kipanga.
(d) Ndeiya.

4. Who does Njoroge come home to find crying and in dispute with Ngotho in Chapter 6?
(a) Kiarie.
(b) Nyokabi.
(c) Thingira.
(d) Kihii.

5. What term from the novel refers to a man's habitation, such as the one belonging to Njoroge's father?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Nganga.
(c) Thingira.
(d) Kipanga.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dedan Kimathi is referred to as the leader of what group in Chapter 8?

2. What language do the Kikuyu people speak?

3. What is described in Chapter 14 as a famous school for European boys?

4. Who does Kamau say Boro called Jomo in Chapter 5?

5. What is the verb in the sentence used by the teacher to demonstrate person in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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