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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the legend of Waiyaki say about his death?
(a) That he shot himself.
(b) That he was burned at the stake.
(c) That he is still alive.
(d) That he was buried alive.

2. What work did Van Dyke do?
(a) Taxonomy.
(b) Meteorology.
(c) Astronomy.
(d) Gemology.

3. What is uhuru?
(a) The right to vote.
(b) Traditions.
(c) Government.
(d) Independence.

4. Why was Gitoko killed in the war?
(a) Because he couldn't hear.
(b) Because he was asleep during an attack.
(c) Because he stepped on a land mine.
(d) Because he was a poor soldier.

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?
(a) Because of his political beliefs.
(b) Because he was cruel to her husband.
(c) Because he wouldn't have an affair with her.
(d) Because of their affair.

6. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) None.

7. What does Karanja do at the library?
(a) Washes the windows.
(b) Makes sure people pay their fines.
(c) Purchases new books.
(d) Stencils titles on the books.

8. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?
(a) If Kenya loses its independence.
(b) If Kenyetta goes free.
(c) If the new train station is built.
(d) If he becomes a Christian.

9. What was one of the causes for the Movement to begin?
(a) Wide spread illness.
(b) No one knows what started it.
(c) White men moving into Kenya.
(d) A communist government take over.

10. In "Chapter 1", why does Mugo feel a connection with Gitoko's mother?
(a) Because she seems to recognize him.
(b) Because she looks like his mother.
(c) Because he lost a brother in the war.
(d) Because she cooks for him.

11. When do the Kenyans say the Movement started?
(a) 1923.
(b) No one knows for sure.
(c) The 1700s.
(d) After World War I.

12. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?
(a) Politics.
(b) Education.
(c) The environment.
(d) Art.

13. In "Chapter 4," what memory does Mr. Thompson have of dogs?
(a) The dog his parents had when he was growing up.
(b) The time he hit a dog with his car.
(c) The dog that attacked him.
(d) The dog his wife gave away.

14. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?
(a) Like it's a good break from work.
(b) Like she'll harass him.
(c) Like it is an honor.
(d) Like it is beneath him.

15. Why does Gikonyo run home in "Chapter 3"?
(a) It is a dangerous path.
(b) He hears people behind him.
(c) It is raining.
(d) He is late getting home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Thompson say his life as an administrator began?

2. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?

3. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?

4. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?

5. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?

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