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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 14 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word in Chapter 5 refers to an uncircumcised man?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Chakula.
(c) Hatare.
(d) Asante.

2. For how long does Stephen say he has been at his high school in Chapter 14?
(a) Two years.
(b) Four years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

3. Dedan Kimathi is referred to as the leader of what group in Chapter 8?
(a) Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of Kenya.
(b) The African Freedom Army.
(c) The Kenyan Liberation Front.
(d) The Abyei Liberation Front.

4. Which of Boro's friends comes to push for and discuss the strike at Njoroge's home in Chapter 6?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Memsahib.
(c) Nganga.
(d) Kiarie.

5. When does Stephen tell Njoroge that he will be moving away with his family when they first talk in Chapter 14?
(a) Next semester.
(b) Next month.
(c) Next year.
(d) Next week.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grade are Njoroge and Mwihaki in when the begin to learn English in Chapter 5?

2. What word in Chapter 6 refers to the Government?

3. Who is Njoroge's brother who died in the war?

4. Boro tells his brother Kori that he was one of how many who escaped in Chapter 8?

5. Who shouts in the end of Chapter 9, "Never! Never! Black people must rise up and fight" (75)?

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