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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, how do most people respond to Mukiraai's speech?

2. What do the men wear in Chapter 12 at Gatuiria's parents' home?

3. In Chapter 7, Section 1, who does Gatuiria reach out to?

4. What is the second business that Mukiraai says that he set up in Chapter 6?

5. In Chapter 12, what composer does Gatuiria refer to when he recites a quote about music and revolution?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, what is Wariinga doing for a living and for herself?

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

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

4. In Chapter 9, how do the thieves and robbers flee the cave?

5. In Chapter 7, what is the reaction of spectators after Mukiraai's speech?

6. At the end of Chapter 10, what does the narrator reveal about the trial that was held for Muturi, Wangari, and the student leader?

7. In Chapter 8, what does Wariinga dream about?

8. In Chapter 9, how does Muturi react when Wariinga and Gatuiria tell him about Wangari's arrest and the danger he and the marchers face?

9. In Chapter 7, how does the master of ceremonies calm down the foreign delegation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The book is titled, Devil on the Cross. What does the title symbolize? What is represented by the title? How does the title reveal the author’s purpose for writing the story?

Essay Topic 2

What nightmare does Wariinga frequently have, and what does it symbolize?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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