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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Karanja learn that Thompson is leaving in "Chapter 10"?
(a) He hears it from Mrs. Thompson.
(b) General R. sends around a memo.
(c) He watches Thompson board a ship.
(d) He asks Thompson himself.

2. In "Chapter 14," how do the villagers feel about independence?
(a) That it is a mistake.
(b) That it is a positive change.
(c) That they can now rebuild their village.
(d) That they will now become rich.

3. What does Mugo say eventually led him to turn in Kihika for murder?
(a) There was a reward.
(b) Kihika insulted him.
(c) Mumbi told him to.
(d) He wanted to be arrested as well.

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

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

6. In "Chapter 11," what is Dr. Lynd currently working on?
(a) Weaponry.
(b) Potatoes.
(c) Organizing files.
(d) Literature.

7. What makes Gikonyo confess to taking the oath while in the concentration camp?
(a) Being tortured.
(b) He doesn't confess to the oath.
(c) Seeing Mumbi's face in his mind.
(d) Wanting to clear his name.

8. What does Mugo do when Githua talks to him in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He gives him money.
(b) He offers him a ride home.
(c) He laughs at his story.
(d) He tells him to leave.

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

10. When Mugo turned in Kihika, what position did Thompson hold?
(a) Lead Attorney.
(b) Mayor.
(c) Head Librarian.
(d) District Officer.

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

12. How does Thomspon change the camp where he works in "Chapter 9"?
(a) He ends torture.
(b) He gets more funding.
(c) He releases more prisoners.
(d) He improves the food.

13. Why does Mugo visit Gikonyo in "Chapter 10"?
(a) To help him with Mumbi.
(b) To offer him a job.
(c) To give him money.
(d) To accept a position as leader.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the camp in Rira?

2. In "Chapter 12," what does Warui tell Mugo the old woman saw?

3. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?

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

5. Why does Mumbi send a note to Karanja telling him not to come to the celebration?

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