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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Where does Gikonyo go to ask about a loan in "Chapter 6"?
(a) His uncle.
(b) Nairobi.
(c) Sudan.
(d) A British consulate.

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

4. 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.

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

6. How many visitors come to Mugo's house in "Chapter 1"?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

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

8. 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 she'll harass him.
(c) Like it is an honor.
(d) Like it is beneath him.

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

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

11. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?
(a) Because he was wrong.
(b) Because Mrs. Thompson asks him to.
(c) So Mwaura will help him get a better job.
(d) So he won't make an enemy.

12. Who does Mrs. Thompson believe will take her husband's job at the library?
(a) No one.
(b) A woman.
(c) A college student.
(d) A black man.

13. How does Mugo feels when he wakes up in "Chapter 1"?
(a) Angry.
(b) Excited.
(c) Happy.
(d) Concerned.

14. When did Warui join the Movement?
(a) The 1920s.
(b) The 1950s.
(c) The 1940s.
(d) The 1930s.

15. While attending school as a child, why was Kihika threatened with a beating?
(a) For delcaring religion a joke.
(b) For swearing in class.
(c) For proving the teacher wrong.
(d) For cheating on a test.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Koina react when Kihiki died?

2. While attending school as a child, what did Kihika do when he was threatened with a beating?

3. How did Gikonyo become interested in carpentry?

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

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

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