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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What leads Mugo to attack Mumbi?
(a) She threatens his neighbor.
(b) He confesses to her about Kihika.
(c) He lends her money she doesn't repay.
(d) She insults him.

2. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?
(a) He tries to rob her.
(b) He tries to kill her.
(c) He tries to throw her out of the house.
(d) He tries to forgive her.

3. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?
(a) A clothing shop.
(b) A tea shop.
(c) A pub.
(d) A book shop.

4. Who is Kenyetta?
(a) A politician.
(b) A philosopher.
(c) A protester.
(d) An author.

5. How does Githua say he lost his leg?
(a) From illness.
(b) From a car accident.
(c) From working too hard.
(d) From being shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?

2. How long does it take for Gikonyo wake, after hitting his head in "Chapter 8"?

3. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?

4. What does Mumbi tell Mugo about Karanja joining the government in "Chapter 10"?

5. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 9," what does Mugo say about the speech he has been asked to give?

2. What happens when Gikonyo meets Karanja on the street in "Chapter 7"?

3. In "Chapter 10," how does Karanja describe losing his job as chief?

4. What does Githua talk to Mugo about in "Chapter 8"?

5. Why does Gikonyo meet Warui in "Chapter 12"?

6. In "Chapter 8," how does Gikonyo decide to solve his marital problems with Mumbi?

7. What happens after Karanja learns that Thompson is leaving?

8. How does Karanja feel about his life in "Chapter 14"?

9. Why does Koina say he killed Dr. Lynd's dog?

10. What happens when Mumbi meets with Mugo in "Chapter 13"?

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