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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 is Nditika described?
(a) Fat with a huge head.
(b) Slighly overweight.
(c) Well proportioned and muscular.
(d) Thin and gangly.

2. In Chapter 9, who are the well-dressed individuals marching to the cave with Muturi?
(a) Farmers.
(b) Students.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Workers.

3. In Chapter 6, what does Mwaura say was the subject of a story that Muturi told at lunch?
(a) Thief and a witch.
(b) Man and a boy.
(c) Woman and a girl.
(d) Ogre and a witch.

4. In Chapter 7, who saves the day when the leader of the foreign delegation says they will all leave because of Mukiraai's speech?
(a) Gitutu.
(b) Master of cermonies.
(c) Mwaura.
(d) Kihaahu.

5. What time of day is it at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Sunset.
(c) 6 p.m.
(d) 4 p.m.

6. At the beginning of Chapter 8, how does Wariinga feel?
(a) Headachy.
(b) Soul sick.
(c) Tired.
(d) Nauseated.

7. In Chapter 11, what is Wariinga's mother wearing?
(a) Red and blue striped dress.
(b) White and black flowered dress.
(c) Black dress.
(d) White dress.

8. In Chapter 9, how much might a woman with children earn a month working for the bosses?
(a) 230 shillings a month.
(b) About 150 shillings a month.
(c) A few hundred shillings a month.
(d) 80 shillings a month.

9. In Chapter 11, how does Gatuiria feel about his parents?
(a) Proud.
(b) Frustrated.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Ashamed.

10. In Chapter 10 what does Gatuiria drive as he and Wariinga are on their way to Ilmorog?
(a) Ford Escort.
(b) Toyota Corolla.
(c) Subaru Outback.
(d) Nissan Sentra.

11. In Chapter 9, what do the people marching carry?
(a) Either a placard or a stick.
(b) Molotov cocktails.
(c) Guns.
(d) Knives.

12. In Chapter 9, what does Muturi want Wariinga to keep for him until the next day?
(a) Book.
(b) Photos.
(c) Money.
(d) Gun.

13. In Chapter 11, what time do Wariinga and Gatuiria arrive at Wariinga's parents' house?
(a) 4 p.m.
(b) 5 p.m.
(c) 7 p.m.
(d) 6 p.m.

14. In Chapter 12 after everyone is sent from the room except Wariinga, what does the Rich Old Man lay his hands on?
(a) Gun.
(b) Bible.
(c) Ivory letter opener.
(d) Knife.

15. In Chapter 6, how many degrees does Mwireri wa Mukiraai say that he has?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what is planned to be built on the site where the garage is where Wariinga works?

2. In Chapter 11, in Golden Heights, what are beds made from?

3. In Chapter 8, where does the voice say he will take Wariinga and show her the glories of the world?

4. In Chapter 8, what type of vehicle does the voice tell Wariinga that Kimeendeeri used to murder people?

5. In Chapter 7, how much does Nditika pay his workers?

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