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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 race.
(b) A bonfire.
(c) A cooking contest.
(d) A concert.

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

3. After killing Robson, what did Kihika want Mugo to do?
(a) Take him to the train.
(b) Join the rebels.
(c) Write a speech for him.
(d) Hide him in the house.

4. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?
(a) He makes fun of Karanja.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He asks to meet with his boss.
(d) He begins to act worried.

5. In "Chapter 10," what does Karanja remember about his job as chief?
(a) His uniform.
(b) How he lost the position.
(c) The feeling of fear.
(d) The pay he received.

6. How does Karanja treat Gikonyo after he is released from the concentration camp?
(a) He tries to start a fight with Gikonyo.
(b) He avoids Gikonyo on the street.
(c) He acts like he doesn't know Gikonyo.
(d) He treats Gikonyo like a brother.

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

8. In "Chapter 12," what does Warui tell Mugo the old woman saw?
(a) A flashing light.
(b) Her dead son.
(c) Thompson leaving.
(d) Incoming troops.

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

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

11. In "Chapter 10," what is Karanja's biggest concern?
(a) If he is under arrest.
(b) If General R. is leading the investigation.
(c) If Thompson is leaving.
(d) If Mugo will meet with him.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 12," what upsets Gikonyo about the farm land he wants to buy?

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

3. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?

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

5. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?

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