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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, Section 2, how late is the girl to work in Wariinga's story the day after her boss accosts her?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

2. In Chapter 1, Section 1, who does the narrator say is happy who can see tree stumps in his way?
(a) Man.
(b) Child.
(c) Traveller.
(d) Woman.

3. In Chapter 4, Part 1, what position does a land owner give a servant who makes a prophet of 50,000 shillings?
(a) Manger of a plantation.
(b) Managing director of banks.
(c) Director of insurance houses.
(d) Manager of factories.

4. In Chapter 3, Section 4, why does Wangari say that she borrowed money?
(a) To keep cows.
(b) To buy a sewing machine.
(c) To raise pigs.
(d) To dig a well.

5. In Chapter 3, Part 2, what does Gatuiria compare himself to for the first year or so after he came back from abroad?
(a) Musician.
(b) Artist.
(c) Writer.
(d) Farmer.

6. In Chapter 4, Part 1, how many gold teeth does the master of cermonies have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

7. At the beginning of Chapter 5, who chants verses together?
(a) Wariinga and Gatuiria.
(b) Muturi and Mwaura.
(c) Gatuiria and Wangari.
(d) Wangari and Muturi.

8. In Chapter 3, Part 2, what does Mwaura says is his temple?
(a) A busy city street.
(b) Forest.
(c) His matatu.
(d) Business.

9. 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.

10. In Chapter 3, Section 4, what does Muturi do for work?
(a) Plumber, carpenter, and mason.
(b) Electrician and plumber.
(c) Teacher and writer.
(d) Storekeeper and bookkeeper.

11. Where does the Devil appear to Jacinta Wariinga in Chapter 2, Section 1?
(a) School.
(b) Grocery store.
(c) Work.
(d) Golf course.

12. In Chapter 3, Section 4, how much land does Wangari say that she lost to pay back a loan?
(a) 3 acres.
(b) 1/4 acre.
(c) 2 acres.
(d) 1/2 acre.

13. In Chapter 2, Section 2, where does Wariinga say is the main employment bureau for many girls?
(a) The Nairobi Secretarial College.
(b) The Nairobi Bar and Motel.
(c) The Kenyan College of Secretarial Skills.
(d) The Modern Love Bar and Lodging.

14. In Chapter 4, Part 2, how much profit does Gitutu say he earns from selling land?
(a) 300,000 shillings.
(b) 220,000 shillings.
(c) 100,000 shillings.
(d) 150,000 shillings.

15. What happens after Gicaandi has fasted?
(a) Hurricane.
(b) Earth trembles and lighting flashes.
(c) Thunderstorm.
(d) It rains and floods.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, how long has it been since Wariinga was fired, rejected by her lover, and evicted from her apartment?

2. In Chapter 3, Section 4, how much of her money does Wangari say was left at the court?

3. When was Wariinga born?

4. In Chapter 5, what does Wariinga say that the Golden Heights area of Ilmorog used to be called?

5. What type of car does Gitutu's chauffeur drive him around in?

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