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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. In "Chapter 12," what upsets Gikonyo about the farm land he wants to buy?

2. When Mugo turned in Kihika, what position did Thompson hold?

3. What does Mugo say eventually led him to turn in Kihika for murder?

4. Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"?

5. In "Chapter 11," what is Dr. Lynd currently working on?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Gato?

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

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

6. In "Chapter 13," what worries Mumbi about the coming celebration?

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

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

9. What happens when Gikonyo meets Karanja on the street in "Chapter 7"?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of equality in "A Grain of Wheat."

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the motivations of two characters.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of peace in this novel.

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