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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 1," how many women come to visit Mugo at his house?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

2. What work did Van Dyke do?
(a) Meteorology.
(b) Gemology.
(c) Taxonomy.
(d) Astronomy.

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

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

5. What happens to Kihika after he burns the police barracks?
(a) He is never seen again.
(b) He is taken prisoner.
(c) He is hanged.
(d) He is shot.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gikonyo go to ask about a loan in "Chapter 6"?

2. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?

3. How is Dr. Henry Van Dyke described?

4. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo make money building?

5. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 2," what explanation is given for the Movement?

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

4. How does Mugo feel about the old woman in the village?

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

6. What happens when Karanja visits Mrs. Thomspon in "Chapter 4"?

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

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

9. What brought Mr. Thompson to Africa?

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

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