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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mugo feel he should have been left alone after Robson's death?
(a) Because he hurt no one.
(b) Because he didn't know the man.
(c) Because he disagreed with the Movement.
(d) Because he didn't know anything about his death.

2. Why does Mumbi say Karanja was welcomed into her home while Gikonyo was in the camp?
(a) He brought food.
(b) He offered protection.
(c) He brought new materials.
(d) He dug her trench.

3. What does Mugo do in "Chapter 8" when Gikonyo tells him about Mumbi?
(a) He says nothing.
(b) He laughs at the story.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He tells Gikonyo to leave her.

4. 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.

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

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

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

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

9. In "Chapter 14," how does the crowd react to General R.'s speech?
(a) General R. doesn't speak.
(b) They dislike it.
(c) They applaude it.
(d) They ignore it.

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

11. What does the narrator say Kihika's biggest concern was as a teenager?
(a) Politics.
(b) Money.
(c) Education.
(d) Girls.

12. What does Mumbi tell Mugo about Karanja joining the government in "Chapter 10"?
(a) They protected Mumbi most.
(b) They gave the villagers money.
(c) They made the villagers dig trenches.
(d) They promoted him quickly.

13. In "Chapter 14," why does Mumbi tell anyone about Mugo's confession?
(a) She promised not to tell.
(b) She is afraid of Mugo.
(c) She doesn't want to hurt anyone.
(d) She thinks Mugo is lying.

14. In "Chapter 12," how do Gikonyo's co-investors plan on finding enough money for the farm?
(a) Someone's inheritance.
(b) Fund raising.
(c) Through a loan.
(d) Theft.

15. In "Chapter 13," what group of people tries to convince Mugo to speak at the celebration?
(a) Former government workers.
(b) Women.
(c) Children.
(d) The military.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mugo say he didn't immediately turn Kihika in for murder?

2. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?

3. In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya?

4. What does the narrator say happened the day Kenyetta was arrested?

5. What does Karanja think about the note Mumbi writes him?

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