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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?
(a) A book shop.
(b) A tea shop.
(c) A clothing shop.
(d) A pub.

2. What does Karanja do at the library?
(a) Washes the windows.
(b) Stencils titles on the books.
(c) Purchases new books.
(d) Makes sure people pay their fines.

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

4. In "Chapter 2," what does the narrator say white men spread around Kenya?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Money.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Disease.

5. Why is Mrs. Thompson lonely?
(a) Her sevants left.
(b) Her cat died.
(c) She is an outcast for her beliefs.
(d) Her children moved out recently.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2" with independence growing, how far has the Movement spread?

2. How does Karanja react to the dog in "Chapter 4"?

3. What does Mugo do in "Chapter 8" when Gikonyo tells him about Mumbi?

4. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?

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

(see the answer key)

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