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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While attending school as a child, what did Kihika do when he was threatened with a beating?
(a) He stood quietly.
(b) He hit the teacher.
(c) He began to cry.
(d) He ran away.

2. How does Gikonyo make money with grain in "Chapter 6"?
(a) He buys it in bulk and sells it off.
(b) He steals it from people then sells it back to them.
(c) He hides it until it is worth more money.
(d) He tells people it is magic.

3. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?
(a) To ask him for money.
(b) To ask him to speak.
(c) To ask him to hide weapons.
(d) To ask about his sister.

4. Why was Gitoko killed in the war?
(a) Because he was asleep during an attack.
(b) Because he couldn't hear.
(c) Because he stepped on a land mine.
(d) Because he was a poor soldier.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?

2. In "Chapter 3," what does Gikonyo say detention did to Mugo?

3. How do Mumbi's parents feel about Mumbi leaving Gikonyo?

4. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?

5. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?

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