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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?
(a) Finding a new husband.
(b) Hiring new servants.
(c) Leaving Kenya.
(d) Enterting the workforce.

2. In "Chapter 2," why does Mugo go to a Movement meeting?
(a) He goes there accidentally.
(b) To hear a speaker.
(c) To meet a woman.
(d) To join the army.

3. In "Chapter 2," what does the narrator say white men spread around Kenya?
(a) Christianity.
(b) Disease.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Money.

4. In "Chapter 6," why does Mugo tell Gikonyo he didn't want to leave camp?
(a) He had no family to return to.
(b) He is badly in debt.
(c) He didn't have to work.
(d) He was afraid fo the villagers.

5. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo make money building?
(a) Cars.
(b) Barns.
(c) Fences.
(d) Schools.

6. What happens to Kihika after he burns the police barracks?
(a) He is taken prisoner.
(b) He is never seen again.
(c) He is hanged.
(d) He is shot.

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

8. When did Mr. Thompson first come to Africa?
(a) After graduating from college.
(b) During World War II.
(c) When he turned 50.
(d) Before World War II.

9. In "Chapter 6," how do Gikonyo's customers react to him?
(a) They ignore him.
(b) They dislike him.
(c) They are indifferent toward him.
(d) They like him.

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

11. Why does Gikonyo run home in "Chapter 3"?
(a) It is a dangerous path.
(b) It is raining.
(c) He is late getting home.
(d) He hears people behind him.

12. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?
(a) He liked the solitude.
(b) He took the rebel's oath.
(c) He said he was loyal to Britian.
(d) He was chained to a wall.

13. In "Chapter 1," what is the Party?
(a) A political movement.
(b) A celebration.
(c) An out-of-date political party.
(d) The judge.

14. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?
(a) Because she turned down another proposal.
(b) Because someone else also proposed.
(c) Because she had never met him.
(d) Because his father was out of his life.

15. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Political prisoners.
(b) Animals.
(c) Women and children.
(d) Ex-police officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?

2. In "Chapter 3," what does General R. say didn't save Kihika?

3. In "Chapter 3," why is General R. interested in Karanja?

4. How does Mugo feels when he wakes up in "Chapter 1"?

5. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?

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