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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?
(a) By writing her a letter.
(b) By playing the guitar.
(c) By carrying her bags.
(d) By fixing her father's fence.

2. In "Chapter 6," what farm does Gikonyo want to buy?
(a) One that is near the river.
(b) One that has just been built on.
(c) One that belongs to a British man.
(d) One that hasn't been used for years.

3. What is uhuru?
(a) Government.
(b) The right to vote.
(c) Independence.
(d) Traditions.

4. Why does Mugo visit Gikonyo in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To accept a position as leader.
(b) To give him money.
(c) To help him with Mumbi.
(d) To offer him a job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why was Gitoko killed in the war?

4. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

5. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?

(see the answer key)

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