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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 1," how many women come to visit Mugo at his house?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) None.

2. 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 he lost a brother in the war.
(d) Because she seems to recognize him.

3. How does Karanja react to the dog in "Chapter 4"?
(a) He grabs a rock to throw at it.
(b) He calls it over to him so he can pet it.
(c) He runs away from it.
(d) He hits the dog with a stick.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?

2. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

3. What was one of the causes for the Movement to begin?

4. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?

5. How did Koina react when Kihiki died?

(see the answer key)

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