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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?
(a) So Mwaura will help him get a better job.
(b) Because Mrs. Thompson asks him to.
(c) Because he was wrong.
(d) So he won't make an enemy.

2. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?
(a) His mother.
(b) Karanja.
(c) Mumbi.
(d) A neighbor.

3. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?
(a) The hut is on fire.
(b) Mumbi apologizes.
(c) Mumbi has left.
(d) The police are there.

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

5. 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 Kenyetta goes free.
(d) If he becomes a Christian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?

2. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?

3. In the beginning of "Chapter 12," what does Mumbi ask Gikonyo?

4. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?

5. How does Mugo feel after visiting the trench in "Chapter 12"?

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