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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, pages 70-92.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) None.
(d) Three.

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

4. In "Chapter 1", what does Mugo say working the land used to do to him?
(a) Tire him out.
(b) Comfort him.
(c) Make him angry.
(d) Give him a sense of pride.

5. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Animals.
(b) Ex-police officers.
(c) Political prisoners.
(d) Women and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Gikonyo become interested in carpentry?

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

3. In "Chapter 6," what speech does Mugo remember giving?

4. What does Gikonyo do differently about his business in "Chapter 6"?

5. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

(see the answer key)

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