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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Part 1, where does a servant hide 100,000 shillings?
(a) Near a banana plant.
(b) In a tree.
(c) Hole in his house.
(d) In his backyard.

2. When were Wariinga's parents released from detention?
(a) 1961.
(b) 1967.
(c) 1963.
(d) 1960.

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

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

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

6. In Chapter 2, Section 2, what scripture does the girl in Wariinga's story suggest that her boss read?
(a) Romans 13.
(b) Romans 1.
(c) Psalm 42.
(d) Philippians 4.

7. At the beginning of Chapter 2, Section 3, what church bells ring?
(a) St. Peter's Clavers Church.
(b) St. Joseph Catholic Church.
(c) Biblica Kenya.
(d) St. Andrew's.

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

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

10. In Chapter 1, Part 2, what story does Wariinga's mother want told?
(a) Of her nephew.
(b) Of her aunt.
(c) Of her husband.
(d) Of her child.

11. At the end of Chapter 4, Part 2, what time are guests to return to the compeitition after getting lunch?
(a) 1:00.
(b) 12:30.
(c) 3:00.
(d) 2:30.

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

13. In Chapter 5, what does Wariinga say that the area of Ilmorog is called where the wretched of Kenya live?
(a) Kisumu.
(b) New London.
(c) New Jerusalem.
(d) Nakuru.

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

15. In Chapter 1, Section 1, how do people describe the story the narrator is telling?
(a) Factual and interesting.
(b) Inspirational.
(c) Honest.
(d) Disgraceful and shameful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, what is Gatuiria saving for?

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

3. In Chapter 1, Section 1, who does the narrator say is happy who can see tree stumps in his way?

4. What did Gitutu's father do?

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

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