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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 14," why does Mumbi tell anyone about Mugo's confession?
(a) She promised not to tell.
(b) She is afraid of Mugo.
(c) She doesn't want to hurt anyone.
(d) She thinks Mugo is lying.

2. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?
(a) A pub.
(b) A book shop.
(c) A tea shop.
(d) A clothing shop.

3. In the beginning of "Chapter 12," what does Mumbi ask Gikonyo?
(a) When he will be leaving.
(b) What is wrong with him.
(c) Who he was out with.
(d) How he plans on bringing home enough food.

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

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

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

7. In "Chapter 12," what reason does Mugo give for not giving a speech?
(a) He doesn't feel well.
(b) He has nothing to say.
(c) He disagrees with the Movement.
(d) He lost his voice.

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

9. What happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"?
(a) He cuts his leg.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He loses a bet.
(d) Nothing.

10. How does Mugo feel after visiting the trench in "Chapter 12"?
(a) He wants to leave Kenya.
(b) He wants to run for political office.
(c) He wants to hit someone.
(d) He wants to go home.

11. What leads Mugo to attack Mumbi?
(a) She threatens his neighbor.
(b) She insults him.
(c) He lends her money she doesn't repay.
(d) He confesses to her about Kihika.

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

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

14. What do the Thompsons do after their going away party?
(a) They eat a meal.
(b) They drive around.
(c) They get into an argument.
(d) They fall asleep.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Gatu do in the concentration camps to help out his fellow prisoners?

3. What does Mugo say eventually led him to turn in Kihika for murder?

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

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

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