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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event cheers up the independence ceremony in "Chapter 14"?
(a) A concert.
(b) A cooking contest.
(c) A bonfire.
(d) A race.

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

3. What year is it when Kenya becomes independent?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

4. How does Githua say he lost his leg?
(a) From working too hard.
(b) From being shot.
(c) From a car accident.
(d) From illness.

5. In "Chapter 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?
(a) 17.
(b) 23.
(c) 19.
(d) 21.

6. What does the narrator say happened the day Kenyetta was arrested?
(a) A state of emergency was called.
(b) Kihika took over Kenya.
(c) He ran away from the police.
(d) People went into mourning.

7. What does Mumbi say she did after making love to Karanja?
(a) She asked to be taken to Gikonyo.
(b) She threw a shoe at him.
(c) She promised to marry him.
(d) She ran away crying.

8. 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.

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

10. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Four years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Six years.

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

12. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?
(a) The noise Kihika made while running away.
(b) When Kihika confessed to Gikonyo.
(c) The dinner he ate that night.
(d) How he was laying in his bed.

13. In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya?
(a) Frightened.
(b) Confused.
(c) In love.
(d) Happy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gikonyo feel about Mumbi when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?

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

3. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?

4. What do the Thompsons do after their going away party?

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

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