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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What upsets Mumbi about Wambuku in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Her children.
(b) Her beating.
(c) Her death.
(d) Her husband.

6. What year is it when Kenya becomes independent?
(a) 1965.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1962.
(d) 1964.

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

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

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

11. What is unique about the camp in Rira?
(a) It allows visitors.
(b) It is for difficult prisoners.
(c) It is funded by England.
(d) It has women and men held there.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Gikonyo confess to taking the oath while in the concentration camp?

2. In "Chapter 12," what upsets Gikonyo about the farm land he wants to buy?

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

4. What happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"?

5. What does Mumbi say she did after making love to Karanja?

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