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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the woman who ruled Muranga dethroned?
(a) For dancing naked.
(b) For stealing money.
(c) For doing a poor job.
(d) For ruling against a man.

2. In "Karanja," how does the narrator describe Karanja's old guitar?
(a) Tiny.
(b) Decayed.
(c) Scratched.
(d) Beautiful.

3. In "Mugo," why does Mumbi rush from the hospital to Mugo's hut?
(a) To ask if she can hide there.
(b) To bring Mugo to see Gikonyo.
(c) To confess her love.
(d) To try to save Mugo.

4. What does Mugo do when General R. comes to him after the confession?
(a) He willingly leaves with the general.
(b) He runs away.
(c) He begs and cries for forgiveness.
(d) He says he is innocent.

5. What is uhuru?
(a) Government.
(b) Independence.
(c) Traditions.
(d) The right to vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo do differently about his business in "Chapter 6"?

2. What group did Lieutenant Koina used to belong to?

3. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?

4. What made Karanja confess his love to Mumbi when they were teenagers?

5. When do the Kenyans say the Movement started?

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