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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Githua?
(a) A leader.
(b) A thief.
(c) A hero.
(d) A liar.

2. In "Chapter 13," what does Mugo remember about the night Kihika murdered Robson?
(a) How he was laying in his bed.
(b) When Kihika confessed to Gikonyo.
(c) The noise Kihika made while running away.
(d) The dinner he ate that night.

3. In "Chapter 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?
(a) 17.
(b) 21.
(c) 23.
(d) 19.

4. How do Mumbi's parents feel about Mumbi leaving Gikonyo?
(a) They don't understand it.
(b) They think she is right to leave him.
(c) They don't care.
(d) They worry it will shame her.

5. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?
(a) He asks to meet with his boss.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He begins to act worried.
(d) He makes fun of Karanja.

6. Where do the villagers sing the night before independence?
(a) Mugo's hut.
(b) Mumbi's hut.
(c) The woods.
(d) The church.

7. What does Warui say is the disappointment of his life?
(a) His career.
(b) His politics.
(c) His health.
(d) His sons.

8. In "Chapter 14," why does Mumbi tell anyone about Mugo's confession?
(a) She doesn't want to hurt anyone.
(b) She is afraid of Mugo.
(c) She promised not to tell.
(d) She thinks Mugo is lying.

9. At the end of "Chapter 12," what happens when Gikonyo goes home?
(a) Mumbi apologizes.
(b) The hut is on fire.
(c) Mumbi has left.
(d) The police are there.

10. What does the narrator say General R. used to work as?
(a) A politician.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A poet.
(d) A tailor.

11. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?
(a) For refusing to cook for him.
(b) For admitting to a second affair.
(c) For calling him a coward.
(d) For threatening to leave the hut.

12. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?
(a) A book shop.
(b) A tea shop.
(c) A clothing shop.
(d) A pub.

13. What does Karanja think about the note Mumbi writes him?
(a) That Mumbi is tricking him.
(b) He never receives the note.
(c) That Mumbi is interested in him.
(d) That Gikonyo made Mumbi write it.

14. Who is Kenyetta?
(a) An author.
(b) A protester.
(c) A philosopher.
(d) A politician.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gikonyo first think of when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?

2. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?

3. What does Gatu do in the concentration camps to help out his fellow prisoners?

4. Why does Mumbi say she had to rebuild her house?

5. At the end of "Chapter 10," what does Mugo say?

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