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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 16 - 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator in describing the night of Mr. Howland's death, it is stated that "He had discovered that" who "could be a good relief" (128)?
(a) "White women."
(b) "Black women."
(c) "Black men."
(d) "White men."

2. What does Boro call Freedom in Chapter 12?
(a) An ideal.
(b) A mission.
(c) An illusion.
(d) A detriment.

3. How long after Ngotho is moved from the homeguard post to his home does he speak in Chapter 16?
(a) Four days.
(b) One week.
(c) Three days.
(d) Two days.

4. Who says "Education is the light of Kenya," according to Kamau in Chapter 4 (38)?
(a) Memsahib.
(b) Nganga.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Jomo.

5. Who walks with Njoroge to the Christian gathering in Chapter 12?
(a) Thingira.
(b) Kiarie.
(c) Mucatha.
(d) Kori.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where has Mwihaki's brother actually gone, according to the narrative in Chapter 13?

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

3. The High School for Europeans is located a few miles from where, according to the narrator in Chapter 12?

4. Where were the bodies of the barber and others discovered dead after they were taken from their homes three nights ago in Chapter 11?

5. Like whom does Mr. Howlands tell Njoroge he will be castrated in Chapter 15?

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