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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?
(a) She forces him to leave.
(b) She invites him in.
(c) She thanks him and leaves the room.
(d) She has him do chores for her.

2. What does Gikonyo do differently about his business in "Chapter 6"?
(a) He hires an assistant.
(b) He only accepts a few jobs.
(c) He demands payment.
(d) He works faster.

3. In "Chapter 6," how do Gikonyo's customers react to him?
(a) They are indifferent toward him.
(b) They ignore him.
(c) They dislike him.
(d) They like him.

4. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?
(a) Seeing one in another forest.
(b) Reading about one in a book.
(c) Learning about them in school.
(d) He came up with the idea all on his own.

5. When did Mr. Thompson first come to Africa?
(a) After graduating from college.
(b) During World War II.
(c) Before World War II.
(d) When he turned 50.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?

2. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson want to tell his wife but doesn't?

3. In "Chapter 6," why does Mugo tell Gikonyo he didn't want to leave camp?

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

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?

(see the answer key)

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