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1. Why do the police officers treat Munira so respectfully?

When Munira is arrested, the two officers treat him respectfully as he is the headmaster of Ilmorog School. They tell him there has been a triple murder in Ilmorog and they just need to ask him some routine questions.

2. What is wrong with Wanja, and how long will it take for her to recover?

The officers try to arrest Wanja, but are greeted by a doctor who tells them she is delirious and hallucinating. In ten days time, she will have recovered sufficiently for questioning.

3. What mistakes do the strikers make in this opening chapter?

Karega was to be involved in a trade union strike the following day, so when he is arrested, the strikers think his arrest had to do with the strike. They march towards the police station, demanding his immediate release. They are told he has been arrested for murder but the strikers continue to protest.

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