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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 Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?
(a) He tries to forgive her.
(b) He tries to kill her.
(c) He tries to throw her out of the house.
(d) He tries to rob her.

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

3. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?
(a) When Kihika confessed to Gikonyo.
(b) The noise Kihika made while running away.
(c) The dinner he ate that night.
(d) How he was laying in his bed.

4. In "Chapter 14," why does Mumbi tell anyone about Mugo's confession?
(a) She doesn't want to hurt anyone.
(b) She thinks Mugo is lying.
(c) She is afraid of Mugo.
(d) She promised not to tell.

5. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo see in the trench?
(a) Money.
(b) Dead bodies.
(c) Trash.
(d) Flags.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the rebel Waiyaki call iron snakes?

2. What does Gikonyo think about while he is in the hospital?

3. In "Chapter 3," why is General R. interested in Karanja?

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

5. Why does Mugo feel he should have been left alone after Robson's death?

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