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

2. What makes Gikonyo confess to taking the oath while in the concentration camp?
(a) Being tortured.
(b) Wanting to clear his name.
(c) Seeing Mumbi's face in his mind.
(d) He doesn't confess to the oath.

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

4. What does Githua brag about to Mugo in "Chapter 8"?
(a) His girlfriend.
(b) His role in the Emergency.
(c) His education.
(d) His former wealth.

5. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He visits Mugo daily.
(b) He starts getting involved in the Movement.
(c) He sends Mumbi to the market.
(d) He works all day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mumbi send a note to Karanja telling him not to come to the celebration?

2. Why does Mugo arrive to the independence celebration late?

3. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?

4. What happens when Gikonyo falls in "Chapter 14"?

5. Who is Kenyetta?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

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

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

4. What is the independence celebration like?

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

6. What does General R. say about Githua in "Chapter 9"?

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

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

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

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

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