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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. Who was the first person to settle in Ilmorog?

2. To whose house did Wanja try to take a bus?

3. How does the delegation react to Nderi suggestion?

4. What disgusts Munira about the city when he goes back?

5. Who makes Munira feel inadequate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What mistakes do the strikers make in this opening chapter?

2. Briefly describe the history of Ilmorog.

3. What does Karega propose in an attempt to alleviate the villagers' dire situation?

4. How does the TranscAfrica road bring success to Abdullah's business?

5. How does Wanja cheer up Karega?

6. How did religion change Munira?

7. How does Jospeh react to Abdulla's apology?

8. Why does Wanja decide to leave Ilmorog?

9. In what way has the visit to the city changed Karega?

10. Describe Wanja's character and changing situation in Chapter 4.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine how Kenya's independence changed the country in terms of the following:

1) Development.

2) Education.

3) Government

Essay Topic 2

Write a 500-word essay about one of the following:

1) KSO

2) Mau Mau

3) The Trans Africa Road

Essay Topic 3

Thiongo was born in the same district as the novel was written in and his family was caught up in the Mau Mau rebellion, adhering to the rule that writers should always write about what they know. Do you think it is obvious that Thiongo knows his subject? What difference do you think it makes to the story? Are there any moments where you think Thiongo does not portray a character or setting so well? What effect does it have on the story?

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