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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. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?

2. In "Chapter 13," what group of people tries to convince Mugo to speak at the celebration?

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

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

5. In "Chapter 12," what does Warui tell Mugo the old woman saw?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the author's use of flashback in this novel. Several characters have flashbacks to the beginning of the Emergency and of the Movement. How does this device work? Is it effective or ineffective? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of land, especially farmland.

Essay Topic 3

Research Kenyan independence and analyze the historical accuracy in this novel.

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