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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. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?
(a) After working in Kenya.
(b) Before going to Africa.
(c) In New York city.
(d) At Oxford.

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

3. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?
(a) To ask him for money.
(b) To ask him to speak.
(c) To ask about his sister.
(d) To ask him to hide weapons.

4. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?
(a) Hiring new servants.
(b) Leaving Kenya.
(c) Finding a new husband.
(d) Enterting the workforce.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2" with independence growing, how far has the Movement spread?

2. How does Gikonyo make money with grain in "Chapter 6"?

3. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

4. What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?

5. What was one of the causes for the Movement to begin?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 4," what does the narrator say about trains?

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

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

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

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

7. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson remember about Van Dyke?

8. What brought Mr. Thompson to Africa?

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

10. In "Chapter 7," what does the narrator say about Mumbi's feelings toward the Movement?

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