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

2. What word in Chapter 6 refers to the Government?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Serikali.
(c) Kiarie.
(d) Thingira.

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

4. Who sits next to Ngotho at the meeting on the first day of the strike?
(a) Kamau.
(b) Juliana.
(c) Lucia.
(d) The barber.

5. As they part ways in Chapter 13, Njoroge feels ashamed of having thought Mwihaki to be what?
(a) Sinister.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Weak.
(d) Frivolous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Njoroge listening for when he falls asleep in the end of Chapter 6?

2. What does Boro call Freedom in Chapter 12?

3. What did Ngotho pay for his son to become an apprentice to the village carpenter?

4. What does the term "Ihii cia mutitu" mean (68)?

5. How many wives does the village carpenter have?

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