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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. At the end of Chapter 6, who does Mukiraai say that everyone should go home and rob?

2. In Chapter 7, how is Nditika described?

3. In Chapter 11, what is being held by Gatuiria's parents to welcome his fiancee?

4. In Chapter 7, who saves the day when the leader of the foreign delegation says they will all leave because of Mukiraai's speech?

5. In Chapter 7, Section 1, who does Gatuiria reach out to?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 11, how have foreigners taken over Ilmorog?

2. In Chapter 6, what is Mukiraai's plan for Kenyans to become wealthy instead of foreigners?

3. In Chapter 9, how does it end at the cave?

4. What happens when Wariinga meets the Rich Old Man in Chapter 12?

5. Why is Gatuiria ashamed of the party and invitations his parents are sending out to welcome his fiancee?

6. In Chapter 10, what is Wariinga doing for a living and for herself?

7. In Chapter 8, why does Wariinga leave the cave, and what excuse does she give Gatuiria?

8. In Chapter 12, how does Wariinga dress?

9. In Chapter 10, where does Wariinga live?

10. In Chapter 11, when Wariinga's mother mentions her duaghter, what does Gatuiria say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What nightmare does Wariinga frequently have, and what does it symbolize?

Essay Topic 2

There are two groups present at the Devil’s feast: the thieves and robbers of Ilmorog and the thieves and robbers from foreign countries. How would you describe the two groups? What is the relationship of the groups to one another? Is one group dominant over the other?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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