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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 was buried alive.
(b) That he was burned at the stake.
(c) That he shot himself.
(d) That he is still alive.

2. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?
(a) By writing her a letter.
(b) By carrying her bags.
(c) By fixing her father's fence.
(d) By playing the guitar.

3. What happens to Kihika after he burns the police barracks?
(a) He is hanged.
(b) He is taken prisoner.
(c) He is never seen again.
(d) He is shot.

4. In "Chapter 2" with independence growing, how far has the Movement spread?
(a) To the entire country.
(b) To neighboring countries.
(c) To Europe.
(d) It hasn't left the capital city.

5. In "Chapter 3," what does General R. say didn't save Kihika?
(a) His fellow men.
(b) Love.
(c) His beliefs.
(d) God.

6. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?
(a) He was chained to a wall.
(b) He said he was loyal to Britian.
(c) He liked the solitude.
(d) He took the rebel's oath.

7. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?
(a) The Africans ability to absorb British culture.
(b) The British's mistreatment of the Africans.
(c) Complaints about his position in Kenya.
(d) Romantic love.

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

9. How many visitors come to Mugo's house in "Chapter 1"?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

10. In "Chapter 3," what does Gikonyo say detention did to Mugo?
(a) Made him strong.
(b) Made him confused.
(c) Made him better educated.
(d) Make him strange.

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

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

13. In "Chapter 1", what does Mugo say working the land used to do to him?
(a) Give him a sense of pride.
(b) Comfort him.
(c) Make him angry.
(d) Tire him out.

14. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?
(a) Peaceful.
(b) Sneaky.
(c) Violent.
(d) He is against a revolt.

15. In "Chapter 6," what farm does Gikonyo want to buy?
(a) One that has just been built on.
(b) One that is near the river.
(c) One that hasn't been used for years.
(d) One that belongs to a British man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?

2. How many brothers does Mumbi have?

3. While attending school as a child, what did Kihika do when he was threatened with a beating?

4. How did Koina react when Kihiki died?

5. When did Warui join the Movement?

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