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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dedan Kimathi is referred to as the leader of what group in Chapter 8?
(a) The Abyei Liberation Front.
(b) Alliance of Revolutionary Forces of Kenya.
(c) The African Freedom Army.
(d) The Kenyan Liberation Front.

2. Who dom the officers ask Njoroge if he knows in Chapter 15?
(a) Memsahib.
(b) Boro.
(c) Kiarie.
(d) Mwangi.

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

4. What Kenyan dish is Nyokabi making when Njoroge and his father talk about the approaching of school beginning in Chapter 4?
(a) Irio.
(b) Githeri.
(c) Ugali.
(d) Pilaf.

5. What is described in Chapter 12 as "the only thing that could now give [Boro] fire and boldness" (102)?
(a) Land.
(b) Revenge.
(c) Justice.
(d) Family.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Njoroge end up in Mwihaki's class in Chapter 4?

2. What does Nyokabi tell Njoroge she will buy him when his father gets paid in the beginning of Chapter 1?

3. What is described in Chapter 14 as a famous school for European boys?

4. For how long has Njoroge worked for the Indian at the market in Chapter 16?

5. What does Mwihaki say firmly to Njoroge as they part in Chapter 13 (106)?

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