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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the legend of Waiyaki say about his death?
(a) That he was burned at the stake.
(b) That he shot himself.
(c) That he is still alive.
(d) That he was buried alive.

2. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) None.

3. How many brothers does Mumbi have?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

4. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo make money building?
(a) Barns.
(b) Cars.
(c) Schools.
(d) Fences.

5. What does Gikonyo do differently about his business in "Chapter 6"?
(a) He only accepts a few jobs.
(b) He works faster.
(c) He hires an assistant.
(d) He demands payment.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?

2. In "Chapter 3," how does Wambui help the Movement?

3. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?

4. What made Mugo stop giving the speech he remembers in "Chapter 6"?

5. When did Warui join the Movement?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Karanja visits Mrs. Thomspon in "Chapter 4"?

2. What leads to Kihika's death?

3. In "Chapter 2," how do Kenyans feel about women rulers?

4. In "Chapter 3," what makes Gikonyo want to visit with Mugo?

5. In "Chapter 5," what happens when the Thompsons discuss leaving Africa?

6. How does the narrator say Wambui avoided getting in trouble with officials in "Chapter 3"?

7. How does the narrator say Gikonyo courted Mumbi?

8. In "Chapter 7," what turning point in Kihika's life does the narrator describe?

9. How does Mr. Thompson help Karanja with the dog in "Chapter 4"?

10. In "Chapter 6," what things does Gikonyo confess to Mugo?

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