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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?
(a) Seeing one in another forest.
(b) Reading about one in a book.
(c) He came up with the idea all on his own.
(d) Learning about them in school.

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

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

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

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

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

8. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?
(a) Politics.
(b) Education.
(c) Art.
(d) The environment.

9. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?
(a) Because he wouldn't have an affair with her.
(b) Because of their affair.
(c) Because he was cruel to her husband.
(d) Because of his political beliefs.

10. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?
(a) If Kenya loses its independence.
(b) If Kenyetta goes free.
(c) If he becomes a Christian.
(d) If the new train station is built.

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

12. In "Chapter 6," what speech does Mugo remember giving?
(a) One about detention camp.
(b) One about Kenyan history.
(c) One about family.
(d) One about revolution.

13. What does Gikonyo do differently about his business in "Chapter 6"?
(a) He demands payment.
(b) He hires an assistant.
(c) He only accepts a few jobs.
(d) He works faster.

14. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?
(a) His political beliefs.
(b) The amount of time he spends on work.
(c) His attitude with her.
(d) The time he spends vacationing without her.

15. What group did Lieutenant Koina used to belong to?
(a) Rebel reasons.
(b) United men.
(c) Freedom fighters.
(d) British generals.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?

2. In "Chapter 6," how do Gikonyo's customers react to him?

3. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

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

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson kiss her husband on the ear in "Chapter 5"?

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