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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gikonyo run home in "Chapter 3"?
(a) He hears people behind him.
(b) It is a dangerous path.
(c) He is late getting home.
(d) It is raining.

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

3. What does Gitoko's mother's hut remind Mugo of?
(a) Raising dogs.
(b) Hunting.
(c) A fire that damaged the town.
(d) Sleeping with goats.

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

5. What is uhuru?
(a) The right to vote.
(b) Traditions.
(c) Independence.
(d) Government.

6. Who comes to Rung'ei Trading Centre to sell food?
(a) Indians.
(b) Egyptians.
(c) English.
(d) French.

7. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?
(a) Before going to Africa.
(b) At Oxford.
(c) In New York city.
(d) After working in Kenya.

8. In "Chapter 3," how does Wambui help the Movement?
(a) She sews uniforms.
(b) She holds meetings in her house.
(c) She carries messages.
(d) She makes food.

9. In "Chapter 1", what does Mugo say working the land used to do to him?
(a) Comfort him.
(b) Tire him out.
(c) Give him a sense of pride.
(d) Make him angry.

10. In "Chapter 5," what makes Mrs. Thompson believe her husband has grown apart from her?
(a) The amount of time he spends on work.
(b) His attitude with her.
(c) The time he spends vacationing without her.
(d) His political beliefs.

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

12. In "Chapter 6," how do Gikonyo's customers react to him?
(a) They are indifferent toward him.
(b) They dislike him.
(c) They like him.
(d) They ignore him.

13. How does Gikonyo make money with grain in "Chapter 6"?
(a) He steals it from people then sells it back to them.
(b) He hides it until it is worth more money.
(c) He buys it in bulk and sells it off.
(d) He tells people it is magic.

14. In "Chapter 4," how does Karanja feel about taking a message to Mrs. Thompson?
(a) Like she'll harass him.
(b) Like it's a good break from work.
(c) Like it is an honor.
(d) Like it is beneath him.

15. Why does Mrs. Thompson say she often fought with Van Dyke?
(a) Because he was cruel to her husband.
(b) Because of their affair.
(c) Because he wouldn't have an affair with her.
(d) Because of his political beliefs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Thompson do when Karanja arrives with the message in "Chapter 4"?

2. Why does Gikonyo's mother visit his workshop?

3. When do the Kenyans say the Movement started?

4. In "Chapter 7," what concerns Mumbi about a revolution under the Movement?

5. Who recommended the school that Kihika attended as a child?

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