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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. Who does General R. compare his father to?
(a) Historians.
(b) Kenyans.
(c) Travelers.
(d) Colonists.

2. What does the narrator say happened the day Kenyetta was arrested?
(a) People went into mourning.
(b) Kihika took over Kenya.
(c) A state of emergency was called.
(d) He ran away from the police.

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

4. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?
(a) A pub.
(b) A book shop.
(c) A clothing shop.
(d) A tea shop.

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?
(a) Because of their affair.
(b) Because he was cruel to her husband.
(c) Because of his political beliefs.
(d) Because he wouldn't have an affair with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?

2. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

3. How does Gikonyo feel about Mumbi when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?

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

5. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?

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