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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mugo say he didn't immediately turn Kihika in for murder?
(a) He didn't believe he did it.
(b) He loved Kihika.
(c) He was afraid.
(d) He didn't know who to tell.

2. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?
(a) Because the village was burned.
(b) Because she thought it was ugly.
(c) Because the materials were stolen.
(d) Because a storm destroyed the house.

3. What does Karanja think about while running in "Chapter 14"?
(a) Moving to England.
(b) His life.
(c) The war.
(d) Independence.

4. Why does Mugo arrive to the independence celebration late?
(a) Because he is confessing about Kihika.
(b) Because he overslept.
(c) Because he didn't want anyone to see him.
(d) Mugo never goes to the celebration.

5. What happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"?
(a) He breaks his arm.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He cuts his leg.
(d) He loses a bet.

6. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?
(a) For threatening to leave the hut.
(b) For refusing to cook for him.
(c) For admitting to a second affair.
(d) For calling him a coward.

7. Who does General R. compare his father to?
(a) Historians.
(b) Travelers.
(c) Kenyans.
(d) Colonists.

8. How does Karanja treat Gikonyo after he is released from the concentration camp?
(a) He acts like he doesn't know Gikonyo.
(b) He avoids Gikonyo on the street.
(c) He tries to start a fight with Gikonyo.
(d) He treats Gikonyo like a brother.

9. What happens when Gikonyo falls in "Chapter 14"?
(a) Karanja trips over him.
(b) Mumbi yells at him.
(c) Someone laughs.
(d) Mugo runs out of his hut.

10. At the end of "Chapter 10," what does Mugo say?
(a) That he wants to lead the Movement.
(b) That he is sorry for the pain he caused.
(c) That he won't be in the celebration.
(d) That he believes Mumbi's story.

11. In "Chapter 10," why does the narrator say Karanja didn't think he could be overthrown?
(a) Because he had fooled the government.
(b) Because he worked with white men.
(c) Because of his father's position.
(d) Because he is rich.

12. What leads Mugo to attack Mumbi?
(a) She insults him.
(b) He confesses to her about Kihika.
(c) He lends her money she doesn't repay.
(d) She threatens his neighbor.

13. How do Mumbi's parents feel about Mumbi leaving Gikonyo?
(a) They worry it will shame her.
(b) They don't understand it.
(c) They don't care.
(d) They think she is right to leave him.

14. In "Chapter 8", what does Githua say the Kenyan government has done?
(a) Started a new revolution.
(b) Created too many enemies.
(c) Forgotten about the people.
(d) Starved the rich.

15. What does Mugo remember Thompson doing when he turned in Kihika?
(a) Assigning him an officer for protection.
(b) Taking lengthy notes.
(c) Spitting in his face.
(d) Making him leave out the back door.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?

2. What does Githua brag about to Mugo in "Chapter 8"?

3. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?

4. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?

5. In "Chapter 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?

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