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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, where are the American banks from that are established in Ilmorog?
(a) Chicago and New York.
(b) Atlanta and Washington, D.C.
(c) San Francisco and Los Angeles.
(d) Boston and Denver.

2. In Chapter 11, what does Wariinga's mother suggest that Wariinga and Gatuiria do while she cooks?
(a) Go for a drive.
(b) Walk.
(c) Chat with her.
(d) Play with Wambui.

3. In Chapter 9 when Wariinga observes thieves waddling to their cars, what animal are they compared to?
(a) Elephant.
(b) Crocodile.
(c) HIppo.
(d) Snake.

4. What do the men wear in Chapter 12 at Gatuiria's parents' home?
(a) Dark suits, shirts with french cuffs, and ties.
(b) Dark suits and red or blue ties.
(c) Dark suits and black or yellow ties.
(d) Dark suits, white frilled shirts, and bow ties.

5. In Chapter 7, Section 1, who does Gatuiria reach out to?
(a) Wangari.
(b) Muturi.
(c) Wariinga.
(d) Mwaura.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Mukiraai say that Kenyans should unite and develop?

2. In Chapter 11, what decorate the walls of mansion in the Golden Heights?

3. In Chapter 11, what is being held by Gatuiria's parents to welcome his fiancee?

4. In Chapter 10, how many cars does the narrator say Mwaura bought after Wangari, Muturi, and the student leader were detained?

5. In Chapter 10, how long has it taken Gatuiria to create his composition?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Wariinga learn about the person who thwarted her suicide attempts?

2. What is Nditika's idea in Chapter 7?

3. In Chapter 6, why does Mwaura warn Wariinga and Gatuiria not to return to the cave?

4. In Chapter 12, how does Wariinga dress?

5. In Chapter 7, what does the leader of the foreign delegation say after Mukiraai's speech?

6. In Chapter 12, why does Wariinga say that the foreigners are not totally to blame for the way they treat Kenyan women?

7. In Chapter 9, what is the procession that Wariinga and Gatuiria see?

8. In Chapter 9, how does it end at the cave?

9. In Chapter 8, what is Kimeendeeri's plan to persuade workers to allow him to enslave them and eat their flesh?

10. In Chapter 8, why does Wariinga leave the cave, and what excuse does she give Gatuiria?

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