A Grain of Wheat Test | Final Test - Easy

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 122 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Grain of Wheat Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya?
(a) Confused.
(b) Frightened.
(c) In love.
(d) Happy.

2. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Six years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Five years.

3. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?
(a) The police are there.
(b) Mumbi apologizes.
(c) Mumbi has left.
(d) The hut is on fire.

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

5. What does the narrator say happened the day Kenyetta was arrested?
(a) Kihika took over Kenya.
(b) He ran away from the police.
(c) People went into mourning.
(d) A state of emergency was called.

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

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

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

9. In "Chapter 10," what rumor is circulating about Thompson?
(a) That he will be replaced by a black man.
(b) That he is keeping his job.
(c) That he will work for the new president.
(d) That he has left Kenya already.

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

11. What does the narrator say Kihika's biggest concern was as a teenager?
(a) Politics.
(b) Girls.
(c) Money.
(d) Education.

12. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?
(a) For threatening to leave the hut.
(b) For refusing to cook for him.
(c) For admitting to a second affair.
(d) For calling him a coward.

13. What does Karanja think about the note Mumbi writes him?
(a) That Mumbi is tricking him.
(b) That Mumbi is interested in him.
(c) That Gikonyo made Mumbi write it.
(d) He never receives the note.

14. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?
(a) He draws pictures of Mumbi.
(b) He writes Mumbi letters.
(c) He tells the other prisoners about Mumbi.
(d) He plans a stool he will make for Mumbi.

15. What does Mugo remember Thompson doing when he turned in Kihika?
(a) Assigning him an officer for protection.
(b) Taking lengthy notes.
(c) Making him leave out the back door.
(d) Spitting in his face.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of "Chapter 12," what does Mumbi ask Gikonyo?

2. In "Chapter 8", what does Githua say the Kenyan government has done?

3. Why do people whisper about Mugo in "Chapter 13"?

4. In "Chapter 12," what reason does Mugo give for not giving a speech?

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

(see the answer keys)

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