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

2. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp?
(a) He was chained to a wall.
(b) He said he was loyal to Britian.
(c) He liked the solitude.
(d) He took the rebel's oath.

3. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Ex-police officers.
(b) Political prisoners.
(c) Women and children.
(d) Animals.

4. Why does Gikonyo say he worried Mumbi would turn down his proposal?
(a) Because his father was out of his life.
(b) Because someone else also proposed.
(c) Because she turned down another proposal.
(d) Because she had never met him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?

2. In "Chapter 6," how do Gikonyo's customers react to him?

3. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?

4. In "Chapter 4," what memory does Mr. Thompson have of dogs?

5. How did Koina react when Kihiki died?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What brought Mr. Thompson to Africa?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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