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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo see in the trench?
(a) Flags.
(b) Dead bodies.
(c) Money.
(d) Trash.

2. Who is Kenyetta?
(a) A politician.
(b) An author.
(c) A protester.
(d) A philosopher.

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

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

5. What upsets Mumbi about Wambuku in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Her beating.
(b) Her death.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her children.

6. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Karanja?
(a) A fool.
(b) A thief.
(c) A traitor.
(d) A hero.

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

8. What does the narrator say General R. used to work as?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A poet.
(c) A tailor.
(d) A politician.

9. What made Karanja confess his love to Mumbi when they were teenagers?
(a) Fear.
(b) Someone told him to.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Jealousy.

10. How does Gikonyo feel about Mumbi when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He is angry with her.
(b) He feels sorry for her.
(c) He is still in love with her.
(d) He is worried about her.

11. How does Mugo feel after visiting the trench in "Chapter 12"?
(a) He wants to hit someone.
(b) He wants to go home.
(c) He wants to leave Kenya.
(d) He wants to run for political office.

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

13. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He starts to work in his yard.
(b) He goes for a walk.
(c) He takes a nap.
(d) He visits Mumbi.

14. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Githua?
(a) A thief.
(b) A hero.
(c) A liar.
(d) A leader.

15. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?
(a) He tries to throw her out of the house.
(b) He tries to kill her.
(c) He tries to forgive her.
(d) He tries to rob her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mumbi say Karanja was welcomed into her home while Gikonyo was in the camp?

2. Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"?

3. What year is it when Kenya becomes independent?

4. How does Githua say he lost his leg?

5. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?

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