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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?
(a) How he was laying in his bed.
(b) The noise Kihika made while running away.
(c) When Kihika confessed to Gikonyo.
(d) The dinner he ate that night.

2. In "Chapter 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 17.
(d) 23.

3. In "Chapter 10," what does Karanja remember about his job as chief?
(a) His uniform.
(b) The pay he received.
(c) How he lost the position.
(d) The feeling of fear.

4. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Mumbi.
(c) His mother.
(d) Karanja.

5. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?
(a) He asks to meet with his boss.
(b) He begins to act worried.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He makes fun of Karanja.

6. Why does Mugo feel he should have been left alone after Robson's death?
(a) Because he didn't know anything about his death.
(b) Because he didn't know the man.
(c) Because he disagreed with the Movement.
(d) Because he hurt no one.

7. Who does General R. compare his father to?
(a) Colonists.
(b) Historians.
(c) Travelers.
(d) Kenyans.

8. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?
(a) He tries to kill her.
(b) He tries to forgive her.
(c) He tries to throw her out of the house.
(d) He tries to rob her.

9. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?
(a) The police are there.
(b) The hut is on fire.
(c) Mumbi apologizes.
(d) Mumbi has left.

10. What year is it when Kenya becomes independent?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1965.

11. Why does Mugo visit Gikonyo in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To accept a position as leader.
(b) To help him with Mumbi.
(c) To offer him a job.
(d) To give him money.

12. How do Mumbi's parents feel about Mumbi leaving Gikonyo?
(a) They don't care.
(b) They don't understand it.
(c) They think she is right to leave him.
(d) They worry it will shame her.

13. Why does Mugo arrive to the independence celebration late?
(a) Mugo never goes to the celebration.
(b) Because he is confessing about Kihika.
(c) Because he overslept.
(d) Because he didn't want anyone to see him.

14. What event cheers up the independence ceremony in "Chapter 14"?
(a) A cooking contest.
(b) A concert.
(c) A race.
(d) A bonfire.

15. In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya?
(a) Confused.
(b) In love.
(c) Happy.
(d) Frightened.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?

2. What happens when Gikonyo falls in "Chapter 14"?

3. Where do the villagers sing the night before independence?

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

5. In "Chapter 14," how do the villagers feel about independence?

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