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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) China.
(b) The United States.
(c) England.
(d) India.

2. 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.

3. Who does Mrs. Thompson believe will take her husband's job at the library?
(a) A woman.
(b) A black man.
(c) A college student.
(d) No one.

4. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?
(a) By organizing marches.
(b) By writing letters.
(c) By making flyers.
(d) By shooting his gun.

5. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?
(a) Sneaky.
(b) Peaceful.
(c) He is against a revolt.
(d) Violent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Koina do for a living before working with General R.?

2. What does the rebel Waiyaki call iron snakes?

3. Why was Gitoko killed in the war?

4. What were Gikonyo's finances like before he got married?

5. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson compare Africans to in his notes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Gikonyo change after spending time in the concentration camps?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. When General R. and Lieutenant Koina first arrive at Mugo's house in "Chapter 3," what do they first talk about?

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