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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?
(a) By writing letters.
(b) By shooting his gun.
(c) By making flyers.
(d) By organizing marches.

2. What was one of the causes for the Movement to begin?
(a) White men moving into Kenya.
(b) Wide spread illness.
(c) A communist government take over.
(d) No one knows what started it.

3. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He starts getting involved in the Movement.
(b) He visits Mugo daily.
(c) He sends Mumbi to the market.
(d) He works all day.

4. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?
(a) Leaving Kenya.
(b) Enterting the workforce.
(c) Hiring new servants.
(d) Finding a new husband.

5. How does Gikonyo impress Mumbi before they are married?
(a) By carrying her bags.
(b) By writing her a letter.
(c) By playing the guitar.
(d) By fixing her father's fence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karanja react to the dog in "Chapter 4"?

2. In "Chapter 2," why does Mugo go to a Movement meeting?

3. In "Chapter 2," what type of revolt does Kihika call for?

4. In "Chapter 4," why does Karanja apologize to Mwaura?

5. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?

(see the answer key)

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