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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karanja do at the library?
(a) Makes sure people pay their fines.
(b) Purchases new books.
(c) Washes the windows.
(d) Stencils titles on the books.

2. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?
(a) By making flyers.
(b) By writing letters.
(c) By organizing marches.
(d) By shooting his gun.

3. When do the Kenyans say the Movement started?
(a) The 1700s.
(b) No one knows for sure.
(c) After World War I.
(d) 1923.

4. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?
(a) She forces him to leave.
(b) She invites him in.
(c) She thanks him and leaves the room.
(d) She has him do chores for her.

5. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?
(a) Reading about one in a book.
(b) He came up with the idea all on his own.
(c) Seeing one in another forest.
(d) Learning about them in school.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 7," what concerns Mumbi about a revolution under the Movement?

2. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?

3. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?

4. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?

5. Why is Mrs. Thompson lonely?

(see the answer key)

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