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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do people whisper about Mugo in "Chapter 13"?
(a) They heard he is leaving Kenya.
(b) They fear he won't speak.
(c) They are afraid of him.
(d) They think he is great.

2. Why does Dr. Henry Van Dyke threaten to kill himself?
(a) If he becomes a Christian.
(b) If Kenya loses its independence.
(c) If Kenyetta goes free.
(d) If the new train station is built.

3. In "Chapter 5," what does Mr. Thompson want to tell his wife but doesn't?
(a) About Dr. Lynd.
(b) About England.
(c) About the revolution.
(d) About moving.

4. What does Mugo do in "Chapter 8" when Gikonyo tells him about Mumbi?
(a) He laughs at the story.
(b) He says nothing.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He tells Gikonyo to leave her.

5. In "Chapter 10," how is General R.'s time as a freedom fighter described?
(a) Troublesome.
(b) Short.
(c) Fierce.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karanja do at the library?

2. What upsets Mumbi about Wambuku in "Chapter 10"?

3. In "Chapter 14," how do the villagers feel about independence?

4. In "Chapter 1," what is the Party?

5. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?

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