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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. Who saw Waiyaki in Mukuyu late at night?
(a) Kinuthia.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Kamau.
(d) Kabonyi.

2. What is given to Waiyaki to cover him after his circumcision?
(a) A white sheet.
(b) Wet rags.
(c) A tiger skin.
(d) A colorful blanket.

3. About whom is Waiyaki warned near the end of Chapter Sixteen?
(a) Kinuthia.
(b) Kabonyi.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Kamau.

4. Who tells Waiyaki that Nyambura is beautiful?
(a) Kinuthia.
(b) Kamau.
(c) Kabonyi.
(d) His mother.

5. With whom does Nyambura long to discuss Muthoni's death?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Miriamu.
(d) Waiyaki.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wishes s/he had been told of Muthoni's illness earlier?

2. Who can tell that Nyambura is excited and dreamy?

3. What is Waiyaki watching at the beginning of Chapter Thirteen?

4. What rumor is circulated about Muthoni after her death?

5. What does "Gikuyu Karinga" mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the history of Marioshoni?

2. Why does Muthoni think no one from her family comes to see her?

3. How does Waiyaki feel about his mother?

4. What is it that people most admire in Joshua?

5. What is Waiyaki's relationship with Kabonyi like?

6. What vision of the future does Waiyaki see after leaving Joshua's church?

7. Why does Waiyaki not feel warm toward Kamau?

8. Why were parents proud when their child came home with a tear-stained face?

9. What does Waiyaki plan to speak about at the meeting of the parents?

10. Why does Waiyaki become angry with the rain?

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