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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) Leaving Kenya.
(b) Hiring new servants.
(c) Finding a new husband.
(d) Enterting the workforce.

2. In "Chapter 3," how does Wambui help the Movement?
(a) She carries messages.
(b) She makes food.
(c) She sews uniforms.
(d) She holds meetings in her house.

3. While attending school as a child, what did Kihika do when he was threatened with a beating?
(a) He began to cry.
(b) He ran away.
(c) He stood quietly.
(d) He hit the teacher.

4. Who did Mugo live with after he was orphaned?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His grandmother.
(d) His uncle.

5. What does Gikonyo invest his money in in "Chapter 6"?
(a) College funds.
(b) American textiles.
(c) Stocks and bonds.
(d) Dried foods.

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

7. Why is Mrs. Thompson lonely?
(a) Her sevants left.
(b) Her cat died.
(c) She is an outcast for her beliefs.
(d) Her children moved out recently.

8. In "Chapter 2" with independence growing, how far has the Movement spread?
(a) It hasn't left the capital city.
(b) To the entire country.
(c) To neighboring countries.
(d) To Europe.

9. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?
(a) Like it's a good break from work.
(b) Like it is an honor.
(c) Like it is beneath him.
(d) Like she'll harass him.

10. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?
(a) Sneaky.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) He is against a revolt.
(d) Violent.

11. What were Gikonyo's finances like before he got married?
(a) He was rich.
(b) He was middle class.
(c) He was poor, but his parents had money.
(d) He was poor.

12. How did Gikonyo become interested in carpentry?
(a) His teacher was a carpenter.
(b) He wanted to build his own house as a child.
(c) His mother couldn't afford school.
(d) His father was a carpenter.

13. In "Chapter 1", why does Mugo feel a connection with Gitoko's mother?
(a) Because he lost a brother in the war.
(b) Because she seems to recognize him.
(c) Because she cooks for him.
(d) Because she looks like his mother.

14. When do the Kenyans say the Movement started?
(a) After World War I.
(b) 1923.
(c) The 1700s.
(d) No one knows for sure.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?

2. How is Dr. Henry Van Dyke described?

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

4. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson want to tell his wife but doesn't?

5. How many visitors come to Mugo's house in "Chapter 1"?

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