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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Koina do for a living before working with General R.?
(a) A soldier.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A fisherman.
(d) A cook.

2. What were Gikonyo's finances like before he got married?
(a) He was middle class.
(b) He was rich.
(c) He was poor, but his parents had money.
(d) He was poor.

3. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?
(a) Because she turned down another proposal.
(b) Because she had never met him.
(c) Because someone else also proposed.
(d) Because his father was out of his life.

4. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Sneaky.
(c) Violent.
(d) He is against a revolt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While attending school as a child, why was Kihika threatened with a beating?

2. How does Gikonyo make money with grain in "Chapter 6"?

3. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?

4. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?

5. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?

(see the answer key)

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