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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 1", why does Mugo feel a connection with Gitoko's mother?

2. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?

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

4. What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?

5. Where does Gikonyo go to ask about a loan in "Chapter 6"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mugo feel about the land he receives, after leaving the detention center?

2. In "Chapter 2," what explanation is given for the Movement?

3. What leads to Kihika's death?

4. How does Mugo feel about giving speeches in "Chapter 6"?

5. What role do the Thompsons play in Kenya in "Chapter 4"?

6. How does Gikonyo's father throwing him and his mother out change him?

7. In "Chapter 1", what happens when Mugo wakes up?

8. In "Chapter 5," what happens when the Thompsons discuss leaving Africa?

9. Why does General R. bring up Karanja in "Chapter 3"?

10. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson remember about Van Dyke?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare the Movement to the American Revolution or another historical movement toward independence.

Essay Topic 2

Explore the issues of race that are raised in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

Consider the settings of village, detention/concentration camp and town. How does setting affect the characters who interact in these places?

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