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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. What made Mugo stop giving the speech he remembers in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Someone interrupted him.
(b) It was a lie.
(c) He forgot what to say.
(d) The crowd left.

2. In "Chapter 14," how do the villagers feel about independence?
(a) That it is a positive change.
(b) That they will now become rich.
(c) That they can now rebuild their village.
(d) That it is a mistake.

3. Why does Mrs. Thompson kiss her husband on the ear in "Chapter 5"?
(a) To see if he would kiss her back.
(b) To apologize to him.
(c) To make him laugh at her.
(d) To try to feel connected to him.

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

5. What does the narrator say General R. used to work as?
(a) A tailor.
(b) A politician.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 10," what rumor is circulating about Thompson?

2. What makes Gikonyo confess to taking the oath while in the concentration camp?

3. What is uhuru?

4. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?

5. What was one of the causes for the Movement to begin?

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