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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 country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?
(a) The United States.
(b) England.
(c) China.
(d) India.

2. What made the agricultural officer dream for a Forest Station?
(a) He came up with the idea all on his own.
(b) Seeing one in another forest.
(c) Learning about them in school.
(d) Reading about one in a book.

3. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?
(a) The environment.
(b) Education.
(c) Art.
(d) Politics.

4. In "Chapter 2," why does Mugo go to a Movement meeting?
(a) To meet a woman.
(b) He goes there accidentally.
(c) To join the army.
(d) To hear a speaker.

5. Why does Gikonyo run home in "Chapter 3"?
(a) He hears people behind him.
(b) It is raining.
(c) It is a dangerous path.
(d) He is late getting home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?

2. What is uhuru?

3. Who recommended the school that Kihika attended as a child?

4. What does porridge remind Mugo of?

5. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What leads to Kihika's death?

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

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

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

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

8. What brought Mr. Thompson to Africa?

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

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

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