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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Why does Mumbi send a note to Karanja telling him not to come to the celebration?
(a) She wants to trap him so he'll be arrested.
(b) She fears he will be killed.
(c) She doesn't agree with the celebration.
(d) She doesn't want him to see Gikonyo.

4. How does Thomspon change the camp where he works in "Chapter 9"?
(a) He gets more funding.
(b) He ends torture.
(c) He improves the food.
(d) He releases more prisoners.

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

6. Why does Mumbi say Karanja was welcomed into her home while Gikonyo was in the camp?
(a) He dug her trench.
(b) He offered protection.
(c) He brought new materials.
(d) He brought food.

7. 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 applaude it.
(d) They dislike it.

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

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

10. Why does Mugo feel he should have been left alone after Robson's death?
(a) Because he didn't know the man.
(b) Because he disagreed with the Movement.
(c) Because he didn't know anything about his death.
(d) Because he hurt no one.

11. In "Chapter 10," how is General R.'s time as a freedom fighter described?
(a) Short.
(b) Fierce.
(c) Angry.
(d) Troublesome.

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

13. Who is Kenyetta?
(a) A protester.
(b) A politician.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) An author.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the camp in Rira?

2. In "Chapter 13," what group of people tries to convince Mugo to speak at the celebration?

3. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?

4. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?

5. In "Chapter 10," what is Karanja's biggest concern?

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