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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 happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"?
(a) He cuts his leg.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He loses a bet.

2. What is unique about the camp in Rira?
(a) It is funded by England.
(b) It has women and men held there.
(c) It allows visitors.
(d) It is for difficult prisoners.

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

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

5. After killing Robson, what did Kihika want Mugo to do?
(a) Hide him in the house.
(b) Take him to the train.
(c) Write a speech for him.
(d) Join the rebels.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?

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

3. What year is it when Kenya becomes independent?

4. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?

5. What does Karanja think about the note Mumbi writes him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

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

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

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

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

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