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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of "Chapter 10," what does Mugo say?
(a) That he won't be in the celebration.
(b) That he is sorry for the pain he caused.
(c) That he wants to lead the Movement.
(d) That he believes Mumbi's story.

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

4. Who does General R. compare his father to?
(a) Travelers.
(b) Kenyans.
(c) Historians.
(d) Colonists.

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. How long does it take for Gikonyo wake, after hitting his head in "Chapter 8"?
(a) A week.
(b) Days.
(c) Hours.
(d) Minutes.

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

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

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

15. 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 ran away crying.
(d) She promised to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?

2. After killing Robson, what did Kihika want Mugo to do?

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

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

5. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?

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