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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how do most people respond to Mukiraai's speech?
(a) Rage.
(b) Agreement.
(c) Applause.
(d) Frustration.

2. What does Gatuiria say that he can call himself if he is an interpreter of dreams and nightmares?
(a) Sangoma.
(b) Prof. Gatuiria.
(c) Yahya Hussein.
(d) Swani Gaturia.

3. In Chapter 6, who does Wariinga learn saved her from killing herself in the swimming pool and in front of the train?
(a) Chilemba.
(b) Hamadi.
(c) Atieno.
(d) Muturi.

4. In Chapter 6, what time do Wariinga and Gatuiria return to the cave?
(a) Around 2.
(b) Noon.
(c) About 3.
(d) Early evening.

5. In Chapter 9, who is the first speaker at the cave after the thieves flee?
(a) Muturi.
(b) Students.
(c) Police.
(d) Workers.

6. In Chapter 6, what does Mukiraai say that foreigners would sell a product for if he sold his for five shillings?
(a) 1 shilling.
(b) 3 shillings.
(c) 2 shillings.
(d) 4 shillings.

7. In Chapter 10, how many cars does the narrator say Mwaura bought after Wangari, Muturi, and the student leader were detained?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 5.
(d) 4.

8. In Chapter 6, what degree does Mwireri wa Mukiraai say that his wife has?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Economics.
(c) Business.
(d) Home economics.

9. In Chapter 8, what does the voice say that he wants to give Wariing in Nakuru?
(a) Job.
(b) Lover.
(c) House.
(d) Family.

10. At the end of Chapter 6, who does Mukiraai say that everyone should go home and rob?
(a) Daughter.
(b) Mother.
(c) Father.
(d) Son.

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

12. In Chapter 10, how long has it taken Gatuiria to create his composition?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 3 years.
(c) 28 months.
(d) 2 years.

13. In Chapter 6, how much meat does Mwaura say that he, Muturi, and Wangari bought for lunch?
(a) 6 pounds.
(b) 4 pounds.
(c) 3 pounds.
(d) 2 pounds.

14. In Chapter 8, where does the voice say he will take Wariinga and show her the glories of the world?
(a) Mountains.
(b) Temple.
(c) Skyscraper.
(d) Tall buildings of Nairobi.

15. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Wariinga want Gatuiria to do with her?
(a) Go away from the cave area.
(b) Warn Muturi.
(c) Warn Wangari.
(d) Go back to Nairobi.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what does the leader of the foreign delegation say rules all industry and commerce?

2. In Chapter 8, where is Wariinga sitting near when she hears a voice?

3. At the end of Chapter 12, who does Wariinga shoot in the knees?

4. In Chapter 7, what vehicle does Nditika drive when he is hunting young girls?

5. In Chapter 10 what does Gatuiria drive as he and Wariinga are on their way to Ilmorog?

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