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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Gitoko killed in the war?
(a) Because he was a poor soldier.
(b) Because he couldn't hear.
(c) Because he was asleep during an attack.
(d) Because he stepped on a land mine.

2. When did Mr. Thompson first come to Africa?
(a) When he turned 50.
(b) After graduating from college.
(c) Before World War II.
(d) During World War II.

3. In "Chapter 3," what does Gikonyo say detention did to Mugo?
(a) Made him strong.
(b) Made him better educated.
(c) Made him confused.
(d) Make him strange.

4. What does Karanja do at the library?
(a) Makes sure people pay their fines.
(b) Stencils titles on the books.
(c) Purchases new books.
(d) Washes the windows.

5. Why does General R. visit Mugo in "Chapter 3"?
(a) To ask him to hide weapons.
(b) To ask him for money.
(c) To ask about his sister.
(d) To ask him to speak.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?

2. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?

3. In "Chapter 1", what does Githua talk to Mugo about?

4. In "Chapter 5," what does Mrs. Thompson think about while washing dishes?

5. What were Gikonyo's finances like before he got married?

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