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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. Who does General R. compare his father to?

2. What do the Thompsons do after their going away party?

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

4. At the end of "Chapter 10," what does Mugo say?

5. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo see in the trench?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Mugo do at the independence celebration?

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

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

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

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

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

Considering the span of the entire novel, how does the author symbolize Kenyan independence?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the theme of peace in this novel.

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