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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. In "Chapter 3," how does Wambui help the Movement?
(a) She sews uniforms.
(b) She carries messages.
(c) She holds meetings in her house.
(d) She makes food.

2. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?
(a) He liked the solitude.
(b) He took the rebel's oath.
(c) He said he was loyal to Britian.
(d) He was chained to a wall.

3. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?
(a) Because of his political beliefs.
(b) Because he wouldn't have an affair with her.
(c) Because of their affair.
(d) Because he was cruel to her husband.

4. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?
(a) Like she'll harass him.
(b) Like it is beneath him.
(c) Like it's a good break from work.
(d) Like it is an honor.

5. How does Gikonyo make money with grain in "Chapter 6"?
(a) He hides it until it is worth more money.
(b) He buys it in bulk and sells it off.
(c) He tells people it is magic.
(d) He steals it from people then sells it back to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2," what does the narrator say white men spread around Kenya?

2. What does Karanja do at the library?

3. When did Warui join the Movement?

4. How many visitors come to Mugo's house in "Chapter 1"?

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson kiss her husband on the ear in "Chapter 5"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gikonyo do in Nairobi in "Chapter 6"?

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

3. What role do the Thompsons play in Kenya in "Chapter 4"?

4. How does Mugo feel about the land he receives, after leaving the detention center?

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

6. What leads to Kihika's death?

7. Why does General R. bring up Karanja in "Chapter 3"?

8. In "Chapter 1", what happens when Mugo wakes up?

9. What brought Mr. Thompson to Africa?

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

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