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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Wariinga when both of her parents were imprisoned?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

2. In Chapter 4, Part 2, what was Kihaahu's occupation before Uhuru?
(a) Cook.
(b) Laborer.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Teacher.

3. In Chapter 5, what is Gatuiria saving for?
(a) To get married.
(b) To pay back his father.
(c) To get his doctorate degree.
(d) To travel to Europe.

4. In Chapter 1, Part 2, how many days does the narrator fast?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

5. At the end of Chapter 1, what does Gicaandi ask readers to reason about?
(a) Robin Mwaura.
(b) Jacinta Wariinga.
(c) Muturi.
(d) Wangari.

6. In Chapter 4, Part 1, how many rules are there in the competition for thieves and robbers?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 15.
(d) 7.

7. In Chapter 1, Part 2, what type of prophet does the narrator call himself?
(a) Principle.
(b) Truth.
(c) Verity.
(d) Justice.

8. In Chapter 3, Part 2, what did an old man tell Gatuiria is the honey of a nation's soul?
(a) Culture.
(b) Music.
(c) Art.
(d) Literature.

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

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

11. In Chapter 1, Part 2, what does Gicaandi think he sees when he is fasting?
(a) Demons.
(b) Angels.
(c) Phantoms.
(d) Ghosts.

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

13. What musical instrument does Gatuiria mention in Chapter 3, Part 2?
(a) Lungo.
(b) Gicaandi.
(c) Ndema.
(d) Filimbi.

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

15. In Chapter 3, Part 2, what department at the university does Gatuiria work in?
(a) Art.
(b) History.
(c) Music.
(d) Literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Part 1, what color does Wariinga notice that the foreigners' skin is?

2. At the end of Chapter 5, who is with Wariinga when she finds herself in bed?

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

4. In Chapter 2, Section 3, what street does Wariinga look down after telling her story?

5. In Chapter 3, Section 3, how many passengers does Mwaura need to pay for the petrol?

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