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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He works all day.
(b) He visits Mugo daily.
(c) He sends Mumbi to the market.
(d) He starts getting involved in the Movement.

2. What does the legend of Waiyaki say about his death?
(a) That he was buried alive.
(b) That he was burned at the stake.
(c) That he shot himself.
(d) That he is still alive.

3. What does Gikonyo invest his money in in "Chapter 6"?
(a) College funds.
(b) Stocks and bonds.
(c) American textiles.
(d) Dried foods.

4. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?
(a) Because the materials were stolen.
(b) Because the village was burned.
(c) Because she thought it was ugly.
(d) Because a storm destroyed the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Githua?

3. How does Githua say he lost his leg?

4. Why does the government begin taking men to concentration camps in "Chapter 7"?

5. How many brothers does Mumbi have?

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