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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 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 23.
(d) 21.

2. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?
(a) How he was laying in his bed.
(b) The noise Kihika made while running away.
(c) The dinner he ate that night.
(d) When Kihika confessed to Gikonyo.

3. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?
(a) Because the village was burned.
(b) Because the materials were stolen.
(c) Because a storm destroyed the house.
(d) Because she thought it was ugly.

4. When Mugo turned in Kihika, what position did Thompson hold?
(a) Head Librarian.
(b) District Officer.
(c) Lead Attorney.
(d) Mayor.

5. Why does the government begin taking men to concentration camps in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Because Kenyetta ordered it.
(b) Because Kihika ordered it.
(c) Because they fear a revolt.
(d) Because they will make money that way.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?

2. What leads Mugo to attack Mumbi?

3. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?

4. In "Chapter 10," why does the narrator say Karanja didn't think he could be overthrown?

5. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Gato?

2. How does Mugo feel after talking to Githua in "Chapter 8"?

3. What is Gikonyo's life like in the concentration camp?

4. When Mugo sees the trench in "Chapter 12," what does he think about?

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

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

7. What does Githua talk to Mugo about in "Chapter 8"?

8. What does Mugo remember about the night Kihika killed Robson?

9. Why does Koina say he killed Dr. Lynd's dog?

10. In "Chapter 8," how does Gikonyo decide to solve his marital problems with Mumbi?

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