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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 does it take for Gikonyo wake, after hitting his head in "Chapter 8"?

2. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?

3. Who does General R. compare his father to?

4. In "Chapter 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?

5. What does Mugo do when Githua talks to him in "Chapter 8"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Gato?

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

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

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

6. When Mugo sees the trench in "Chapter 12," what does he think about?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 2

How is Mugo a hero?

Essay Topic 3

Consider the romantic relationships in "A Grain of Wheat." How are they influenced by politics?

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