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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. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) Complaints about his position in Kenya.
(c) The British's mistreatment of the Africans.
(d) The Africans ability to absorb British culture.

2. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Leave the country.
(b) Meet with Mugo.
(c) Attend the celebration.
(d) Confess his guilt.

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

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

5. How do Mumbi's parents feel about Mumbi leaving Gikonyo?
(a) They worry it will shame her.
(b) They don't understand it.
(c) They think she is right to leave him.
(d) They don't care.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?

2. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?

3. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?

4. In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya?

5. How does Gikonyo feel about Mumbi when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?

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