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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Section 2, why does Gicaandi accept the challenge of telling the story in the book?
(a) The pleadings of a mother.
(b) The pleadings of a father.
(c) The voice of the people.
(d) The pleadings of an angel.

2. What did Gitutu's father do?
(a) School teacher.
(b) Court elder.
(c) Mechanic.
(d) Farmer.

3. What does Gitutu say that his father would usually slaughter when his friends from the tribunals would come to drink beer?
(a) Pig.
(b) Calf.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Goat.

4. In Chapter 3, Section 3, what is the second passenger wearing when he gets in Mwaura's matatu?
(a) Long robe.
(b) Blue overalls.
(c) Khakis.
(d) Jeans.

5. In Chapter 4, Part 2, who does Gitutu say recommended that he make a career of theft and robbery?
(a) His father.
(b) A storekeeper.
(c) A school teacher.
(d) A friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Wariinga want Gatuiria to do with her?

2. In Chapter 3, Section 4, why does Wangari say that she borrowed money?

3. In Chapter 8, what does the voice say will happen to Mukiraai?

4. At the end of Chapter 3, Section 5, what road does Mwaura say that he chose?

5. In Chapter 6, how many children does Mwireri wa Mukiraai say that he has?

(see the answer key)

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