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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?
(a) To ask for money.
(b) To eat dinner with him.
(c) To discuss the concentration camp.
(d) To ask about his speech.

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

4. 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 tells him to leave.
(d) He laughs at his story.

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

6. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Meet with Mugo.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Confess his guilt.
(d) Attend the celebration.

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

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

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

10. What does Gatu do in the concentration camps to help out his fellow prisoners?
(a) He gives them money.
(b) He sneaks in their loved ones.
(c) He makes jokes.
(d) He cooks.

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

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

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

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

15. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?
(a) Mumbi.
(b) Karanja.
(c) His mother.
(d) A neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Karanja?

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

3. Why does Mugo feel he should have been left alone after Robson's death?

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

5. What does Mumbi tell Mugo about Karanja joining the government in "Chapter 10"?

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