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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 12 - 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What oath does the narrator say Ngotho would not take at his son's hand or instruction in Chapter 8?
(a) The Anzaniya oath.
(b) The Abyei oath.
(c) The Mau Mau oath.
(d) The Anyanya oath.

3. What is Kamau apprenticeshipping to become in Chapter 1?
(a) A miller.
(b) A carpenter.
(c) A baker.
(d) A tailor.

4. What did Dedan thank the police for when he dropped them a note from an airplane, according to Karanja's story in Chapter 8?
(a) An airplane.
(b) A VW bug.
(c) A motorbike.
(d) A limousine.

5. What aspect of Boro's character makes him a good leader for the Freedom Fighters, according to the narrator in Chapter 12?
(a) That he has a steady demeanor and strong determination.
(b) That he is driven by his love of God and his people.
(c) That he is a shrewd and effective military strategist.
(d) That he does not care what happens to him personally.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is said to have been arrested in the "Interlude"?

2. How is the roof of the office in which Mr. Howlands sits described in Chapter 10?

3. The narrator states in Chapter 9, "To [Ngotho] Jomo stood for custom and tradition purified by grace of learning and" what (74)?

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

5. What is the English translation of the phrase "Mikono juu" (100)?

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