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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 8 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Njoroge end up in Mwihaki's class in Chapter 4?
(a) He is demoted one grade.
(b) He is sent to the girls' school.
(c) He is promoted one grade.
(d) He is held back for one grade.

2. At what kind of factory do many of the black people earn their living in Kipanga?
(a) A clothing factory.
(b) A shoe factory.
(c) A computer factory.
(d) A car factory.

3. Where did Mwihaki's father learn English?
(a) Mombasa.
(b) Siriana.
(c) Nairobi.
(d) Kisumu.

4. Exactly how much later does the narrator describe the "Interlude" taking place?
(a) Three and a half years later.
(b) Four and a half years later.
(c) Two and a half years later.
(d) One and a half years later.

5. Which of Boro's friends comes to push for and discuss the strike at Njoroge's home in Chapter 6?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Kiarie.
(c) Nganga.
(d) Memsahib.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Karanja from?

2. What is the local town that is described in Chapter 1?

3. Who is said to have been arrested in the "Interlude"?

4. Who is the village carpenter?

5. Who is the big son of Jacobo?

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