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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gikonyo help Mumbi fix a farming tool?
(a) He fixes the motor.
(b) He makes a new handle for her.
(c) He cleans debris away.
(d) He bends the rake back into place.

2. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson compare Africans to in his notes?
(a) Plants.
(b) Children.
(c) Books.
(d) Animals.

3. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson want to tell his wife but doesn't?
(a) About moving.
(b) About Dr. Lynd.
(c) About the revolution.
(d) About England.

4. How many brothers does Mumbi have?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

5. What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?
(a) The United States.
(b) England.
(c) China.
(d) India.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?

2. What does the legend of Waiyaki say about his death?

3. In "Chapter 8", what does Githua say the Kenyan government has done?

4. Why does Mrs. Thompson kiss her husband on the ear in "Chapter 5"?

5. In "Chapter 7," what concerns Mumbi about a revolution under the Movement?

(see the answer key)

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