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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, Section 3, how many passengers does Mwaura need to pay for the petrol?

2. When were Wariinga's parents released from detention?

3. In Chapter 3, Section 4, what does Muturi do for work?

4. In Chapter 4, Part 2, what was Kihaahu's occupation before Uhuru?

5. What type of car does Gitutu's chauffeur drive him around in?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 4, Part 1, why are representatives from the Organization for Modern Theft and Robbery in Ilmorog?

2. In Chapter 2, Section 1, how does Wariinga view herself?

3. At the end of Chapter 3, Section 4, what does Muturi say about two ways, and what does Mwaura say in response?

4. Why does Ithe wa Mbooi criticize Kihaahu in Chapter 4, Part 2?

5. Who begs Gicaandi to tell his story in Chapter 1, Section 2?

6. In Chapter 4, Part 2, how does Kihaahu describe himself?

7. In Chapter 2, Section 2, what does Wariinga say about a girl and a pregnancy in a story she tells?

8. In Chapter 5, why did Gatuiria not follow in his father's footsteps?

9. In Chapter 2, Section 1, how does the narrator describe Wariinga?

10. At the end of Chapter 2, Section 3, what is Wariinga invited to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mukiraai considers himself to be an economist and a businessman. What is his view of theft and robbery? How does he believe that theft and robbery affects economics? Why does he believe they are necessary for economic growth?

Essay Topic 2

Several characters ride in a matatu to Ilmorog. Who are the passengers in the matatu? In what way are the passengers archetypes and representative of people in Kenyan society?

Essay Topic 3

Wariinga changes over the course of the novel. How does Wariinga change in the novel? Are those changes positive or negative?

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