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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gitoko's mother's hut remind Mugo of?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Sleeping with goats.
(c) A fire that damaged the town.
(d) Raising dogs.

2. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Karanja?
(a) A fool.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A hero.
(d) A thief.

3. Why does Mugo visit Gikonyo in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To help him with Mumbi.
(b) To give him money.
(c) To offer him a job.
(d) To accept a position as leader.

4. What made Karanja confess his love to Mumbi when they were teenagers?
(a) Fear.
(b) Someone told him to.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Jealousy.

5. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?
(a) So Mwaura will help him get a better job.
(b) So he won't make an enemy.
(c) Because he was wrong.
(d) Because Mrs. Thompson asks him to.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?

3. How does Githua say he lost his leg?

4. What does Mugo do when Githua talks to him in "Chapter 8"?

5. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?

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