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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?
(a) Finding a new husband.
(b) Enterting the workforce.
(c) Hiring new servants.
(d) Leaving Kenya.

3. Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"?
(a) Because it reminds him of Gikonyo.
(b) Because it was the height of his life.
(c) Because he is planning his future.
(d) Because he knows it makes money.

4. In "Chapter 7," what concerns Mumbi about a revolution under the Movement?
(a) A tyrant taking over Kenya.
(b) The loss of human life.
(c) Having to move.
(d) Learning to use a weapon.

5. Who recommended the school that Kihika attended as a child?
(a) The school's principal.
(b) A reverend.
(c) Mugo's father.
(d) Gikonyo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Thompson say his life as an administrator began?

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

3. What does the narrator say Kihika's biggest concern was as a teenager?

4. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?

5. What does Gitoko's mother's hut remind Mugo of?

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