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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Thompson kiss her husband on the ear in "Chapter 5"?
(a) To try to feel connected to him.
(b) To make him laugh at her.
(c) To see if he would kiss her back.
(d) To apologize to him.

2. How does Githua say he lost his leg?
(a) From a car accident.
(b) From working too hard.
(c) From illness.
(d) From being shot.

3. Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"?
(a) Because he knows it makes money.
(b) Because it reminds him of Gikonyo.
(c) Because he is planning his future.
(d) Because it was the height of his life.

4. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?
(a) Because he wouldn't have an affair with her.
(b) Because of their affair.
(c) Because of his political beliefs.
(d) Because he was cruel to her husband.

5. Why does Gikonyo's mother visit his workshop?
(a) To each lunch.
(b) To collect firewood.
(c) To make sure Gikonyo is working.
(d) To ask for money.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What work did Van Dyke do?

4. What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?

5. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?

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