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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 10 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the letter on the school purportedly from in Chapter 10?
(a) Kiarie.
(b) Jomo.
(c) Boro.
(d) Kimathi.

2. How is the roof of the office in which Mr. Howlands sits described in Chapter 10?
(a) Red brick.
(b) Gray tile.
(c) Red tile.
(d) Blue tile.

3. What have Kamau's wages been raised to in Chapter 7?
(a) 20 shillings.
(b) 50 shillings.
(c) 40 shillings.
(d) 30 shillings.

4. When did Jomo Kenyatta die?
(a) 1978.
(b) 1988.
(c) 1982.
(d) 1969.

5. How did Kori injure himself escaping in Chapter 8?
(a) He hurt his knee.
(b) He hurt his neck.
(c) He hurt his ankle.
(d) He hurt his arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What term from the novel refers to a man's habitation, such as the one belonging to Njoroge's father?

2. Who is said to have changed because of the war in Chapter 4?

3. Where has the chief been killed in the "Interlude"?

4. Who suggests to Njoroge that he stay in school despite the letter in Chapter 10?

5. How long has it been since Njoroge first began school when Chapter 7 begins?

(see the answer key)

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