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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 3-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ilyas comes to work at the sisal estate, how long has it been since he has been to his hometown?
(a) 14 years.
(b) 12 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 8 years.

2. When the askari subdued the disobedient Wachagga chiefs Rindi and his son, Meli, how many other chiefs were hanged?
(a) 11.
(b) 10.
(c) 14.
(d) 13.

3. How long is Khalifa with Amur Biashara when he learns that his mother has died?
(a) Not quite 4 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 2 years.
(d) Over 3 years.

4. What type of farm did Ilyas live and work on for the German who sent him to school?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Rice.
(c) Pineapple.
(d) Mango.

5. Where is Khalifa working when he meets Amur Biashara?
(a) Manufacturer.
(b) Grocery distribution.
(c) Bank.
(d) Warehouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what call to prayer does the officer usually pour himself his first schanpps of the evening in Chapter 5?

2. In Chapter 4, how many girls does Bi Habiba teach in her home before Afiya is sent to learn from her?

3. In the early years of Khalifa and Asha's marriage, how many times does she miscarry in three years?

4. In Chapter 5, how many rooms are in the officer's apartment?

5. What job does Afiya's uncle have?

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