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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 does the narrator say General R. used to work as?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A politician.
(d) A poet.

2. What does Mugo do when Githua talks to him in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He laughs at his story.
(b) He tells him to leave.
(c) He offers him a ride home.
(d) He gives him money.

3. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?
(a) When Mumbi gave birth.
(b) When he was arrested.
(c) When Kihika gave a speech.
(d) When Gikonyo was arrested.

4. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Three years.
(b) Four years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Five years.

5. In "Chapter 14," why does Mumbi tell anyone about Mugo's confession?
(a) She promised not to tell.
(b) She doesn't want to hurt anyone.
(c) She is afraid of Mugo.
(d) She thinks Mugo is lying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kenyetta?

2. What upsets Mumbi about Wambuku in "Chapter 10"?

3. What does Mumbi say she did after making love to Karanja?

4. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?

5. What does Mugo do in "Chapter 8" when Gikonyo tells him about Mumbi?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Mumbi meets with Mugo in "Chapter 13"?

2. Why does Mumbi tell her story to Mugo in "Chapter 9"?

3. What is the independence celebration like?

4. What is Mwaura's relationship with General R. in "Chapter 10"?

5. How does Mumbi explain to Mugo about her affair with Karanja?

6. What happens when Gikonyo meets Karanja on the street in "Chapter 7"?

7. In "Chapter 10," how does Karanja describe losing his job as chief?

8. What does Mugo say happened when he turned in Kihika?

9. What happens after Karanja learns that Thompson is leaving?

10. How does Mr. Thompson feel at his going away party?

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