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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?
(a) He draws pictures of Mumbi.
(b) He tells the other prisoners about Mumbi.
(c) He writes Mumbi letters.
(d) He plans a stool he will make for Mumbi.

3. 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.

4. In "Chapter 12," what upsets Gikonyo about the farm land he wants to buy?
(a) Someone sets the property on fire.
(b) It is too expensive.
(c) Someone else purchases it.
(d) It is flooded.

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

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

7. What does Warui say is the disappointment of his life?
(a) His career.
(b) His politics.
(c) His health.
(d) His sons.

8. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To ask about his speech.
(c) To discuss the concentration camp.
(d) To eat dinner with him.

9. What does Karanja think about the note Mumbi writes him?
(a) He never receives the note.
(b) That Mumbi is interested in him.
(c) That Mumbi is tricking him.
(d) That Gikonyo made Mumbi write it.

10. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He works all day.
(b) He starts getting involved in the Movement.
(c) He visits Mugo daily.
(d) He sends Mumbi to the market.

11. What does Gikonyo first think of when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?
(a) To find Mugo to ask for advice.
(b) To beg for forgiveness.
(c) To leave home for good.
(d) To never speak of the child.

12. What does Githua brag about to Mugo in "Chapter 8"?
(a) His role in the Emergency.
(b) His girlfriend.
(c) His former wealth.
(d) His education.

13. What does Gatu do in the concentration camps to help out his fellow prisoners?
(a) He sneaks in their loved ones.
(b) He gives them money.
(c) He makes jokes.
(d) He cooks.

14. Why do people whisper about Mugo in "Chapter 13"?
(a) They fear he won't speak.
(b) They heard he is leaving Kenya.
(c) They are afraid of him.
(d) They think he is great.

15. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?
(a) Mumbi has left.
(b) The hut is on fire.
(c) The police are there.
(d) Mumbi apologizes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mugo visit Gikonyo in "Chapter 10"?

2. In "Chapter 14," why does Mumbi tell anyone about Mugo's confession?

3. What event cheers up the independence ceremony in "Chapter 14"?

4. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Karanja?

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

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