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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. What does Mwihaki say firmly to Njoroge as they part in Chapter 13 (106)?
(a) "I will wait for you."
(b) "Do not forget me."
(c) "You are my brother."
(d) "You will do well."

2. What did Ngotho pay for his son to become an apprentice to the village carpenter?
(a) A cow and 100 shillings.
(b) A chicken and 50 shillings.
(c) His first-born daughter's hand in marriage.
(d) A goat and 150 shillings.

3. With whom does Njoroge associate Eve from the Bible?
(a) Kipanga.
(b) Mumbi.
(c) Kihii.
(d) Gikuyu.

4. Njoroge tells Mwihaki in Chapter 13, "You and I can only put faith in" what (106)?
(a) "Justice."
(b) "Love."
(c) "Peace."
(d) "Hope."

5. What word does the teacher use to demonstrate the sound for "e" in Chapter 4?
(a) Peter.
(b) See.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Leaves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described in Chapter 12 as "the only thing that could now give [Boro] fire and boldness" (102)?

2. The threatening note presented by Jacobo in Chapter 12 says, "STOP YOUR MURDEROUS ACTIVITIES. OR ELSE WE SHALL COME FOR" what (98)?

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

4. Who is the village carpenter?

5. Who was fought by the Kenyans in the second Big War?

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