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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. Who does General R. compare his father to?
(a) Colonists.
(b) Kenyans.
(c) Travelers.
(d) Historians.

2. What does Warui say is the disappointment of his life?
(a) His politics.
(b) His sons.
(c) His career.
(d) His health.

3. What does the narrator say happened the day Kenyetta was arrested?
(a) A state of emergency was called.
(b) He ran away from the police.
(c) Kihika took over Kenya.
(d) People went into mourning.

4. How does Karanja treat Gikonyo after he is released from the concentration camp?
(a) He avoids Gikonyo on the street.
(b) He tries to start a fight with Gikonyo.
(c) He treats Gikonyo like a brother.
(d) He acts like he doesn't know Gikonyo.

5. What year is it when Kenya becomes independent?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1965.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Thompsons do after their going away party?

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

3. Why does Mumbi say Karanja was welcomed into her home while Gikonyo was in the camp?

4. In "Chapter 10," what rumor is circulating about Thompson?

5. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Githua?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Gikonyo meet Warui in "Chapter 12"?

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

8. How does Karanja feel about his life in "Chapter 14"?

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

10. What is the independence celebration like?

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