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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tribal Origin and Kinship System and The Gikuyu System of Land Tenure.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What qualities does Mr. Kenyatta display which are rare among students of social science?
(a) Outspokenness and honesty.
(b) Bravery and diligence.
(c) Intelligence and humility.
(d) Curiosity and persistence.

2. What was the name of Gikuyu's wife?
(a) Mombooli.
(b) Malinbi.
(c) Mikuji.
(d) Moombi.

3. What does Mr. Kenyatta recognize which is all important?
(a) The danger of fame and fortune.
(b) His lack of education.
(c) His love of the European culture.
(d) The danger of his own bias.

4. What is the mbari or nyomba?
(a) Family group.
(b) Hut of a male Gikuyu.
(c) Witch doctor.
(d) Hut of a female Gikuyu.

5. Where are the author's credentials written in a book?
(a) Preface.
(b) Appendix.
(c) Bibliography.
(d) Dedication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the condition that the nine men had to agree to if they wanted to marry Gikuyu's daughters?

2. Where did Kenyatta live when he was learning the methods of warfare?

3. How does Mr. Kenyatta present the facts?

4. What is the worst thing a Gikuyu man can do to infuriate another?

5. How many stages of eldership did Kenyatta pass

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