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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where does Mr. Thompson say his life as an administrator began?
(a) Kenya.
(b) When he was married.
(c) Oxford.
(d) The United States.

4. How many brothers does Mumbi have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

5. 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.

6. In "Chapter 4," what memory does Mr. Thompson have of dogs?
(a) The dog that attacked him.
(b) The dog his wife gave away.
(c) The dog his parents had when he was growing up.
(d) The time he hit a dog with his car.

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

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

9. 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.

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

11. Who recommended the school that Kihika attended as a child?
(a) The school's principal.
(b) Gikonyo.
(c) Mugo's father.
(d) A reverend.

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

13. How did Koina react when Kihiki died?
(a) He ran away.
(b) He laughed.
(c) He cried.
(d) He didn't care.

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(d) An out-of-date political party.

15. In "Chapter 6," how do the villagers describe Mugo?
(a) As a powerful man.
(b) As a fool.
(c) As an enemy.
(d) As a hero.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gikonyo run home in "Chapter 3"?

3. In "Chapter 3," what does Gikonyo say detention did to Mugo?

4. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?

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

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