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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. Before Njoroge started school, he was lent to his distant uncle to help him in doing what?
(a) Looking after cattle.
(b) Maintaining his shop.
(c) Picking pyrithrem.
(d) Picking strawberries.

2. What does the term "Ihii cia mutitu" mean (68)?
(a) The Abyei Liberation Front.
(b) The government.
(c) The church.
(d) Freedom Boys of the Forest.

3. With whom does Njoroge associate Adam from the Bible?
(a) Gikuyu.
(b) Kihii.
(c) Mumbi.
(d) Kipanga.

4. According to Karanja's story in Chapter 8, at what time did Dedan Kimathi say he would visit the police station in Nyeri?
(a) 10:30 a.m.
(b) 9:00 a.m.
(c) 3:30 p.m.
(d) 2:10 p.m.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Dedan Kimathi is referred to as the leader of what group in Chapter 8?

2. Where is Karanja from?

3. Where does Njoroge go first every day after roll call at school in Chapter 15?

4. What term in Chapter 9 means "goodbye"?

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

(see the answer key)

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