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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. In Part 2: Chapter 2, how does Nyabera feel after seeing the church and hearing about the central teaching of Christianity?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Disappointed.
(d) Confused.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 6, what is the purpose of education for African boys during that time?
(a) To lift the yoke of poverty by tilling the land.
(b) To work for the white man.
(c) To become wealthy by owning cattle.
(d) To gain knowledge and skills.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 1, why does Elizabeth move back to her old teaching job at Aluor?
(a) To be with her friends.
(b) To be closer to her parents.
(c) To escape the dangerous situation in the central region.
(d) To get a promotion at work.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Maria's mother react when she sees her daughter's face?
(a) She hesitates before reaching for her daughter.
(b) She ignores her daughter and focused on the children.
(c) She hugs her daughter tightly.
(d) She scolds her daughter for leaving without notice.

5. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what is the penalty for maintaining a liaison with someone of the opposite sex?
(a) A stern warning from the authorities.
(b) Expulsion from the teacher training college.
(c) Suspension for a week.
(d) A fine of 100 shillings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the attitude of Kenyans towards work?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the effect of the Kenyan people's basic love of self?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 3, what do Aoro and his siblings do at the river?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 3, what does Nyabera's daughter and nephew ask her to tell them about?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the significance of the ceremony performed for Nyabera's daughter Obura?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what did the catechist tell Nyabera about learning the new religion?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what is the difference in personality between Veronica and her sister Rebecca?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 6, why does Mark refuse to let Becky look for a job?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Peter do after the period of mourning is over and why is it important to him?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 7, why does Becky stay at home during the Christmas holidays?

6. In Part 2: Chapter 3, why did Nyabera and her friend decide to carry the pot of ghee with them?

7. In Part 2: Chapter 5, why did Maria avoid her mother's eyes throughout the evening?

8. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the general feeling among the people of Kenya when the country gains its independence?

9. In Part 3: Chapter 5, who takes matters into her own hands when Mark's wife is diagnosed with a serious condition?

10. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what happens when Aoro waits for his father in the sitting room?

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