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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?
(a) By fixing her father's fence.
(b) By playing the guitar.
(c) By carrying her bags.
(d) By writing her a letter.

5. Who comes to Rung'ei Trading Centre to sell food?
(a) English.
(b) French.
(c) Indians.
(d) Egyptians.

6. What made Mugo stop giving the speech he remembers in "Chapter 6"?
(a) The crowd left.
(b) Someone interrupted him.
(c) He forgot what to say.
(d) It was a lie.

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

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

9. Why does Gikonyo's mother visit his workshop?
(a) To make sure Gikonyo is working.
(b) To collect firewood.
(c) To each lunch.
(d) To ask for money.

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

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

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

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

14. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson compare Africans to in his notes?
(a) Books.
(b) Children.
(c) Animals.
(d) Plants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Koina do for a living before working with General R.?

2. How does Mugo feel after General R. visits him in "Chapter 3"?

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

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

5. In "Chapter 3," how does Wambui help the Movement?

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