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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?
(a) His political beliefs.
(b) His attitude with her.
(c) The amount of time he spends on work.
(d) The time he spends vacationing without her.

2. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson want to tell his wife but doesn't?
(a) About the revolution.
(b) About Dr. Lynd.
(c) About England.
(d) About moving.

3. In "Chapter 3," what does Gikonyo say detention did to Mugo?
(a) Made him confused.
(b) Make him strange.
(c) Made him better educated.
(d) Made him strong.

4. What does Mugo do in "Chapter 8" when Gikonyo tells him about Mumbi?
(a) He begins to cry.
(b) He tells Gikonyo to leave her.
(c) He laughs at the story.
(d) He says nothing.

5. What work did Van Dyke do?
(a) Astronomy.
(b) Gemology.
(c) Meteorology.
(d) Taxonomy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mumbi say Karanja was welcomed into her home while Gikonyo was in the camp?

2. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?

3. How does Thomspon change the camp where he works in "Chapter 9"?

4. Why does the government begin taking men to concentration camps in "Chapter 7"?

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

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