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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?

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

3. What does Gatu do in the concentration camps to help out his fellow prisoners?

4. In "Chapter 10," what is Karanja's biggest concern?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

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

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

10. What happens to Gikonyo the day he is released from the concentration camp?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Mugo a hero?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the motivations of two characters.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the symbolism of land, especially farmland.

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