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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?
(a) He writes Mumbi letters.
(b) He tells the other prisoners about Mumbi.
(c) He draws pictures of Mumbi.
(d) He plans a stool he will make for Mumbi.

2. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?
(a) He tries to rob her.
(b) He tries to kill her.
(c) He tries to throw her out of the house.
(d) He tries to forgive her.

3. In "Chapter 12," what upsets Gikonyo about the farm land he wants to buy?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) Someone sets the property on fire.
(c) Someone else purchases it.
(d) It is flooded.

4. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?
(a) When he was arrested.
(b) When Mumbi gave birth.
(c) When Kihika gave a speech.
(d) When Gikonyo was arrested.

5. What makes Gikonyo confess to taking the oath while in the concentration camp?
(a) Wanting to clear his name.
(b) Seeing Mumbi's face in his mind.
(c) He doesn't confess to the oath.
(d) Being tortured.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?

2. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?

3. What made Karanja confess his love to Mumbi when they were teenagers?

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

5. What does Warui say is the disappointment of his life?

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