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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 Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?

2. In "Chapter 12," how do Gikonyo's co-investors plan on finding enough money for the farm?

3. What does Mugo remember Thompson doing when he turned in Kihika?

4. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?

5. How do Mumbi's parents feel about Mumbi leaving Gikonyo?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In "Chapter 8," how does Gikonyo decide to solve his marital problems with Mumbi?

3. Why does Mumbi tell her story to Mugo in "Chapter 9"?

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

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

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

7. What is the independence celebration like?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore the issues of race that are raised in this novel.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the motivations of two characters.

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of religion in "A Grain of Wheat"? Especially consider the Christianity white men bring to Kenya.

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