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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does porridge remind Mugo of?
(a) His mother.
(b) The detention center.
(c) Boarding school.
(d) Being sick.

4. Why does Mrs. Thompson kiss her husband on the ear in "Chapter 5"?
(a) To try to feel connected to him.
(b) To see if he would kiss her back.
(c) To apologize to him.
(d) To make him laugh at her.

5. In "Chapter 3," what does General R. say didn't save Kihika?
(a) His beliefs.
(b) Love.
(c) His fellow men.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In "Chapter 1", why does Mugo feel a connection with Gitoko's mother?

4. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?

5. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?

(see the answer key)

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