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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 does Gikonyo go to ask about a loan in "Chapter 6"?
(a) Sudan.
(b) Nairobi.
(c) His uncle.
(d) A British consulate.

2. What group did Lieutenant Koina used to belong to?
(a) United men.
(b) Freedom fighters.
(c) Rebel reasons.
(d) British generals.

3. In "Chapter 3," why is General R. interested in Karanja?
(a) He thinks Karanja is switching sides.
(b) He thinks Karanja stole from him.
(c) He has never heard of Karanja.
(d) He thinks Karanja betrayed Kihika.

4. What does Gikonyo invest his money in in "Chapter 6"?
(a) American textiles.
(b) Stocks and bonds.
(c) Dried foods.
(d) College funds.

5. In "Chapter 4", how many women does Karanja say he has loved?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?

2. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?

3. How did Gikonyo become interested in carpentry?

4. How many visitors come to Mugo's house in "Chapter 1"?

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. In "Chapter 2," who are some of rebels that are described?

8. In "Chapter 1", what happens when Mugo wakes up?

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

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

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