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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?
(a) When Gikonyo was arrested.
(b) When Kihika gave a speech.
(c) When Mumbi gave birth.
(d) When he was arrested.

2. Why is Mrs. Thompson lonely?
(a) Her children moved out recently.
(b) She is an outcast for her beliefs.
(c) Her sevants left.
(d) Her cat died.

3. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?
(a) He plans a stool he will make for Mumbi.
(b) He writes Mumbi letters.
(c) He draws pictures of Mumbi.
(d) He tells the other prisoners about Mumbi.

4. How does Karanja react to the dog in "Chapter 4"?
(a) He grabs a rock to throw at it.
(b) He calls it over to him so he can pet it.
(c) He hits the dog with a stick.
(d) He runs away from it.

5. How did the agricultural officer die?
(a) He was ill.
(b) He was killed by a train.
(c) He was murdered.
(d) He died of old age.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?

2. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?

3. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?

4. In "Chapter 12," what reason does Mugo give for not giving a speech?

5. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?

(see the answer key)

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