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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Mwaura say was the subject of a story that Muturi told at lunch?
(a) Ogre and a witch.
(b) Thief and a witch.
(c) Woman and a girl.
(d) Man and a boy.

2. In Chapter 6, what does Mukiraai say that Kenyans should unite and develop?
(a) Factories.
(b) Precision tools.
(c) Machine tools.
(d) Electricity.

3. How tall is the building in Chapter 10 where Wariinga lives?
(a) 8 stories.
(b) 5 stories.
(c) 7 stories.
(d) 2 stories.

4. In Chapter 7, how do most people respond to Mukiraai's speech?
(a) Applause.
(b) Rage.
(c) Agreement.
(d) Frustration.

5. In Chapter 7, who saves the day when the leader of the foreign delegation says they will all leave because of Mukiraai's speech?
(a) Mwaura.
(b) Master of cermonies.
(c) Gitutu.
(d) Kihaahu.

6. In Chapter 6, what degree does Mwireri wa Mukiraai say that his wife has?
(a) Home economics.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Business.
(d) Economics.

7. At the end of Chapter 10, when does Gatuiria hope that Wangari, Muturi, and the student leader might be released with ordinary convicts?
(a) December 1.
(b) December 31.
(c) December 12.
(d) December 20.

8. In Chapter 6, how many degrees does Mwireri wa Mukiraai say that he has?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

9. What is the second business that Mukiraai says that he set up in Chapter 6?
(a) Factory for manufacturing bicycles.
(b) Factory for manufacturing light bulbs.
(c) Factory for manufacturing skin-lightning creams.
(d) Factory for manufacturing shoes.

10. In Chapter 8, what does the voice say that Mwaura's job was during the Emergency?
(a) Home guard.
(b) Enforcer.
(c) Prison guard.
(d) Security guard.

11. In Chapter 8, what does the voice say will happen to Mukiraai?
(a) Imprisoned.
(b) Tortured.
(c) Murdered.
(d) Decapitated.

12. In Chapter 11, when is the last time that Wariinga says that she has had the dream of the Devil on the Cross?
(a) A year ago.
(b) The night before.
(c) 4 days ago.
(d) 2 weeks ago.

13. At the end of Chapter 8, what does Wariinga want Gatuiria to do with her?
(a) Go away from the cave area.
(b) Warn Wangari.
(c) Go back to Nairobi.
(d) Warn Muturi.

14. In Chapter 12, how do the servants dress at Gatuiria's parents' home?
(a) Frock coats and trousers.
(b) Striped trousers, dark tail coats, top hats and white gloves.
(c) European style suits.
(d) Tuxedoes.

15. In Chapter 11, what is Wariinga's mother wearing?
(a) Black dress.
(b) White and black flowered dress.
(c) White dress.
(d) Red and blue striped dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what time do Wariinga and Gatuiria return to the cave?

2. In Chapter 9, what does Muturi want Wariinga to keep for him until the next day?

3. In Chapter 7, what does Gatuiria try to convince himself that he is doing at the beginning of the chapter?

4. In Chapter 9, who does Gatuiria say is the man who gave Wariinga the false invitation?

5. In Chapter 11, how does Gatuiria feel about his parents?

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