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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 Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?
(a) She thanks him and leaves the room.
(b) She invites him in.
(c) She has him do chores for her.
(d) She forces him to leave.

2. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?
(a) Like she'll harass him.
(b) Like it is beneath him.
(c) Like it's a good break from work.
(d) Like it is an honor.

3. Where does Mr. Thompson say his life as an administrator began?
(a) The United States.
(b) Oxford.
(c) When he was married.
(d) Kenya.

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

5. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?
(a) For admitting to a second affair.
(b) For calling him a coward.
(c) For threatening to leave the hut.
(d) For refusing to cook for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?

2. Who does General R. compare his father to?

3. What does the legend of Waiyaki say about his death?

4. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?

5. In "Chapter 10," what rumor is circulating about Thompson?

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