View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 10," what does Karanja remember about his job as chief?
(a) The feeling of fear.
(b) How he lost the position.
(c) His uniform.
(d) The pay he received.

2. What does Mugo say eventually led him to turn in Kihika for murder?
(a) Kihika insulted him.
(b) There was a reward.
(c) He wanted to be arrested as well.
(d) Mumbi told him to.

3. Why does Warui go with Gikonyo to see Mugo in "Chapter 12"?
(a) To eat dinner with him.
(b) To ask for money.
(c) To discuss the concentration camp.
(d) To ask about his speech.

4. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?
(a) For refusing to cook for him.
(b) For calling him a coward.
(c) For admitting to a second affair.
(d) For threatening to leave the hut.

5. What do the Thompsons do after their going away party?
(a) They fall asleep.
(b) They get into an argument.
(c) They eat a meal.
(d) They drive around.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mugo feel he should have been left alone after Robson's death?

2. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo see in the trench?

3. How does Karanja learn that Thompson is leaving in "Chapter 10"?

4. In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya?

5. In "Chapter 14," how does the crowd react to General R.'s speech?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 9," what does Mugo say about the speech he has been asked to give?

3. Why do Gikonyo and Mumbi argue in "Chapter 12"?

4. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

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

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

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

8. How does Gikonyo feel after talking to Mugo about his problems in "Chapter 8"?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 767 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample