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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what does Wariinga say that the Golden Heights area of Ilmorog used to be called?
(a) Cape Town.
(b) Cape Colony.
(c) Coronado.
(d) Orange.

2. In Chapter 3, Part 2, in the story of Nding'uri, what did he sell for property?
(a) His mother.
(b) His goat herd.
(c) His children.
(d) His soul.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Muturi want Wariinga to keep for him until the next day?
(a) Gun.
(b) Photos.
(c) Money.
(d) Book.

4. In Chapter 5, how does Wariinga remember trying to kill herself at 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning?
(a) Drown in a river.
(b) Bus.
(c) Train.
(d) Jump off a bridge.

5. In Chapter 9, what does a procession of women, men and children say that they are going to do?
(a) Arrest the thieves and robbers.
(b) Chase away the foreigners.
(c) Chase away the Devil and his disciples.
(d) Burn the lair of the thieves and robbers.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, where are Gitutu and Nditika lashed as they try to run?

2. In Chapter 5, what do Wariinga and Gatuiria buy to eat at the New Ilmorog Butchery?

3. In Chapter 3, Part 2, what does Gatuiria say happens to the message he wants to write down?

4. In Chapter 3, Part 2, what department is Professor Ngarikuuma in?

5. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who chants verses together?

(see the answer key)

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