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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 12," how do Gikonyo's co-investors plan on finding enough money for the farm?
(a) Fund raising.
(b) Through a loan.
(c) Theft.
(d) Someone's inheritance.

2. How does Karanja treat Gikonyo after he is released from the concentration camp?
(a) He avoids Gikonyo on the street.
(b) He treats Gikonyo like a brother.
(c) He tries to start a fight with Gikonyo.
(d) He acts like he doesn't know Gikonyo.

3. What does Mugo say eventually led him to turn in Kihika for murder?
(a) Kihika insulted him.
(b) He wanted to be arrested as well.
(c) There was a reward.
(d) Mumbi told him to.

4. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo see in the trench?
(a) Flags.
(b) Dead bodies.
(c) Trash.
(d) Money.

5. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To ask about his speech.
(c) To discuss the concentration camp.
(d) To eat dinner with him.

6. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Confess his guilt.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Attend the celebration.
(d) Meet with Mugo.

7. What does Githua brag about to Mugo in "Chapter 8"?
(a) His role in the Emergency.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His education.
(d) His former wealth.

8. Where do the villagers sing the night before independence?
(a) The woods.
(b) The church.
(c) Mugo's hut.
(d) Mumbi's hut.

9. Why does the government begin taking men to concentration camps in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Because Kihika ordered it.
(b) Because they fear a revolt.
(c) Because they will make money that way.
(d) Because Kenyetta ordered it.

10. After killing Robson, what did Kihika want Mugo to do?
(a) Write a speech for him.
(b) Join the rebels.
(c) Take him to the train.
(d) Hide him in the house.

11. What made Karanja confess his love to Mumbi when they were teenagers?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Fear.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Someone told him to.

12. In "Chapter 12," what does Warui tell Mugo the old woman saw?
(a) Thompson leaving.
(b) Incoming troops.
(c) A flashing light.
(d) Her dead son.

13. What makes Gikonyo confess to taking the oath while in the concentration camp?
(a) He doesn't confess to the oath.
(b) Seeing Mumbi's face in his mind.
(c) Being tortured.
(d) Wanting to clear his name.

14. What does the narrator say Kihika's biggest concern was as a teenager?
(a) Education.
(b) Politics.
(c) Money.
(d) Girls.

15. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Githua?
(a) A liar.
(b) A hero.
(c) A leader.
(d) A thief.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?

2. At the end of "Chapter 10," what does Mugo say?

3. What does Mugo remember Thompson doing when he turned in Kihika?

4. What does Mugo do in "Chapter 8" when Gikonyo tells him about Mumbi?

5. Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"?

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