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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 1", why does Mugo feel a connection with Gitoko's mother?
(a) Because she cooks for him.
(b) Because she looks like his mother.
(c) Because she seems to recognize him.
(d) Because he lost a brother in the war.

2. What happens to Kihika after he burns the police barracks?
(a) He is never seen again.
(b) He is shot.
(c) He is taken prisoner.
(d) He is hanged.

3. What did Koina do for a living before working with General R.?
(a) A cook.
(b) A fisherman.
(c) A soldier.
(d) A tailor.

4. What does the rebel Waiyaki call iron snakes?
(a) Trains.
(b) Religious take overs.
(c) White men.
(d) Guns.

5. How does Mugo feel after General R. visits him in "Chapter 3"?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2," what does the narrator say white men spread around Kenya?

2. In "Chapter 4," what memory does Mr. Thompson have of dogs?

3. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?

4. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?

5. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?

(see the answer key)

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