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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. When Mugo turned in Kihika, what position did Thompson hold?

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

3. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?

4. Why does Mugo arrive to the independence celebration late?

5. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mugo say happened when he turned in Kihika?

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

3. What happens when Mumbi meets with Mugo in "Chapter 13"?

4. When Mugo sees the trench in "Chapter 12," what does he think about?

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

6. Who is Gato?

7. What is the independence celebration like?

8. What happens when Gikonyo and Warui visit Mugo in "Chapter 12"?

9. In "Chapter 8," how does Gikonyo decide to solve his marital problems with Mumbi?

10. Why do Gikonyo and Mumbi argue in "Chapter 12"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of land, especially farmland.

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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