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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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.

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

5. What upsets Mumbi about Wambuku in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Her death.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her beating.
(d) Her husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say Kihika's biggest concern was as a teenager?

2. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?

3. In "Chapter 11," what is Dr. Lynd currently working on?

4. Who does General R. compare his father to?

5. What event cheers up the independence ceremony in "Chapter 14"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

2. How does Mumbi explain to Mugo about her affair with Karanja?

3. What does Mugo remember about the night Kihika killed Robson?

4. What happens after Karanja learns that Thompson is leaving?

5. How does Mr. Thompson feel at his going away party?

6. In "Chapter 13," what worries Mumbi about the coming celebration?

7. What is the independence celebration like?

8. In "Chapter 10," how does Karanja describe losing his job as chief?

9. How does Karanja feel about his life in "Chapter 14"?

10. What does Githua talk to Mugo about in "Chapter 8"?

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