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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long does Stephen say he has been at his high school in Chapter 14?
(a) One year.
(b) Two years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Four years.

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

3. In Chapter 16, the narrator describes Njoroge as seeing himself as an old man of what age?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 60.
(d) 75.

4. 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 is a shrewd and effective military strategist.
(b) That he does not care what happens to him personally.
(c) That he is driven by his love of God and his people.
(d) That he has a steady demeanor and strong determination.

5. What currency is being used at the dress shop in Chapter 16?
(a) Shillings.
(b) Dollars.
(c) Dinar.
(d) Yen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are facing murder charges for the death of Mr. Howlands?

2. As they part ways in Chapter 13, Njoroge feels ashamed of having thought Mwihaki to be what?

3. With what does Njoroge intend to kill himself in Chapter 18?

4. Njoroge tells Mwihaki in Chapter 13, "You and I can only put faith in" what (106)?

5. Where has Mwihaki's brother actually gone, according to the narrative in Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed in the message that Jacobo presents to Mr. Howlands in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 12? How does Mr. Howlands respond?

2. How does Mwihaki describe her home life in her letter in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 14?

3. What message is pinned to Njoroge's school in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 10? Who is it from?

4. How is the headmaster of the Siriana Secondary School described in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 15?

5. Where is Njoroge working in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 17? How does he feel about his employment?

6. What is the dynamic between Mwihaki and Njoroge when they meet on the hill in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 13?

7. What does Njoroge attempt to do in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 18? What stops him?

8. Where does Njoroge meet Stephen in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 14? How is Stephen described?

9. How does Njoroge perceive his fellow students and teachers at the Siriana Secondary School?

10. To what school is Mwihaki assigned after passing K.A.P.E. in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 13? Why?

(see the answer keys)

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