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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?
(a) The Africans ability to absorb British culture.
(b) The British's mistreatment of the Africans.
(c) Romantic love.
(d) Complaints about his position in Kenya.

2. In "Chapter 8", what does Githua say the Kenyan government has done?
(a) Created too many enemies.
(b) Forgotten about the people.
(c) Started a new revolution.
(d) Starved the rich.

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

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

5. In "Chapter 4," what memory does Mr. Thompson have of dogs?
(a) The dog that attacked him.
(b) The dog his parents had when he was growing up.
(c) The dog his wife gave away.
(d) The time he hit a dog with his car.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Kihika after he burns the police barracks?

2. Why is Mrs. Thompson lonely?

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

4. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?

5. What does the rebel Waiyaki call iron snakes?

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