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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. Where does Jacobo say he found the threatening note he shows Mr. Howlands in Chapter 12?
(a) On the church door.
(b) At Mr. Howlands' door.
(c) On the school doors.
(d) On his doorstep.

2. What is Njoroge listening for when he falls asleep in the end of Chapter 6?
(a) The voice of God.
(b) The voice of his sister.
(c) His mother crying.
(d) The wolf howling.

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

4. What is the rain perceived as by the people as they await Jomo's judgment in Chapter 9?
(a) A good omen.
(b) A bad omen.
(c) A sign of war.
(d) A sign of peace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does everyone have to be indoors as per the curfew order in Chapter 10?

2. How many threatening notes does Jacobo tell Mr. Howlands he had received before the one he shows him in Chapter 12?

3. What test does Njoroge pass in order to get into high school?

4. The narrator states in Chapter 10 that there is only one god for Mr. Howlands and that is what?

5. When did Jomo Kenyatta serve as Kenya's Prime Minister?

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