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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, pages 70-92.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In "Chapter 2," what does the narrator say white men spread around Kenya?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Money.
(d) Disease.

4. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?
(a) The amount of time he spends on work.
(b) The time he spends vacationing without her.
(c) His political beliefs.
(d) His attitude with her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo invest his money in in "Chapter 6"?

2. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?

3. How does Gikonyo help Mumbi fix a farming tool?

4. What does Karanja do at the library?

5. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?

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