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

2. In "Chapter 3," why is General R. interested in Karanja?
(a) He thinks Karanja betrayed Kihika.
(b) He thinks Karanja stole from him.
(c) He thinks Karanja is switching sides.
(d) He has never heard of Karanja.

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

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

5. 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.

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

7. In "Chapter 1," how many women come to visit Mugo at his house?
(a) None.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

9. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?
(a) By writing letters.
(b) By shooting his gun.
(c) By organizing marches.
(d) By making flyers.

10. In "Chapter 7," what concerns Mumbi about a revolution under the Movement?
(a) The loss of human life.
(b) Having to move.
(c) Learning to use a weapon.
(d) A tyrant taking over Kenya.

11. How does Gikonyo help Mumbi fix a farming tool?
(a) He cleans debris away.
(b) He bends the rake back into place.
(c) He fixes the motor.
(d) He makes a new handle for her.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the agricultural officer die?

3. In "Chapter 2," what does the narrator say white men spread around Kenya?

4. How is Dr. Henry Van Dyke described?

5. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?

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