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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While attending school as a child, what did Kihika do when he was threatened with a beating?
(a) He stood quietly.
(b) He hit the teacher.
(c) He ran away.
(d) He began to cry.

2. What does Mumbi say she did after making love to Karanja?
(a) She ran away crying.
(b) She threw a shoe at him.
(c) She asked to be taken to Gikonyo.
(d) She promised to marry him.

3. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?
(a) In New York city.
(b) After working in Kenya.
(c) At Oxford.
(d) Before going to Africa.

4. What does Mumbi tell Mugo about Karanja joining the government in "Chapter 10"?
(a) They made the villagers dig trenches.
(b) They promoted him quickly.
(c) They protected Mumbi most.
(d) They gave the villagers money.

5. How does Mugo feel after visiting the trench in "Chapter 12"?
(a) He wants to leave Kenya.
(b) He wants to go home.
(c) He wants to run for political office.
(d) He wants to hit someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 3," why is General R. interested in Karanja?

2. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?

3. What does Gitoko's mother's hut remind Mugo of?

4. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?

5. In "Chapter 10," what does Karanja remember about his job as chief?

(see the answer key)

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