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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. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?
(a) By carrying her bags.
(b) By playing the guitar.
(c) By writing her a letter.
(d) By fixing her father's fence.

2. How does Mugo feels when he wakes up in "Chapter 1"?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Happy.
(c) Angry.
(d) Excited.

3. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?
(a) The British's mistreatment of the Africans.
(b) Complaints about his position in Kenya.
(c) The Africans ability to absorb British culture.
(d) Romantic love.

4. Why was the woman who ruled Muranga dethroned?
(a) For dancing naked.
(b) For doing a poor job.
(c) For ruling against a man.
(d) For stealing money.

5. In "Chapter 3," what does Gikonyo say detention did to Mugo?
(a) Made him strong.
(b) Make him strange.
(c) Made him better educated.
(d) Made him confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?

2. When did Mr. Thompson first come to Africa?

3. In "Chapter 2," why does Mugo go to a Movement meeting?

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

5. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. In "Chapter 5," what types of things does Mr. Thompson put in his treatise notes?

5. What brought Mr. Thompson to Africa?

6. What leads to Kihika's death?

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

8. How does Mugo feel about giving speeches in "Chapter 6"?

9. How does the narrator say Gikonyo courted Mumbi?

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

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