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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is unique about the camp in Rira?
(a) It has women and men held there.
(b) It is for difficult prisoners.
(c) It allows visitors.
(d) It is funded by England.

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

3. How long does it take for Gikonyo wake, after hitting his head in "Chapter 8"?
(a) Days.
(b) Hours.
(c) Minutes.
(d) A week.

4. What event cheers up the independence ceremony in "Chapter 14"?
(a) A concert.
(b) A cooking contest.
(c) A race.
(d) A bonfire.

5. In "Chapter 11," what is Dr. Lynd currently working on?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Weaponry.
(c) Organizing files.
(d) Literature.

6. How does Karanja treat Gikonyo after he is released from the concentration camp?
(a) He acts like he doesn't know Gikonyo.
(b) He avoids Gikonyo on the street.
(c) He tries to start a fight with Gikonyo.
(d) He treats Gikonyo like a brother.

7. When Mugo turned in Kihika, what position did Thompson hold?
(a) Mayor.
(b) Lead Attorney.
(c) District Officer.
(d) Head Librarian.

8. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He starts to work in his yard.
(b) He goes for a walk.
(c) He visits Mumbi.
(d) He takes a nap.

9. In "Chapter 12," how do Gikonyo's co-investors plan on finding enough money for the farm?
(a) Fund raising.
(b) Through a loan.
(c) Someone's inheritance.
(d) Theft.

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

11. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo remember about the trench?
(a) When he was arrested.
(b) When Mumbi gave birth.
(c) When Kihika gave a speech.
(d) When Gikonyo was arrested.

12. In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Karanja?
(a) A thief.
(b) A traitor.
(c) A fool.
(d) A hero.

13. How long is Gikonyo in the concentration camp in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Four years.

14. What leads Mugo to attack Mumbi?
(a) He confesses to her about Kihika.
(b) He lends her money she doesn't repay.
(c) She threatens his neighbor.
(d) She insults him.

15. In "Chapter 12," what does Warui tell Mugo the old woman saw?
(a) Thompson leaving.
(b) Incoming troops.
(c) A flashing light.
(d) Her dead son.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 13," what group of people tries to convince Mugo to speak at the celebration?

2. What does Warui say is the disappointment of his life?

3. How does Mwaura react in "Chapter 10" when he learns Thompson is leaving?

4. What happens when Gikonyo falls in "Chapter 14"?

5. What does Mumbi tell Mugo about Karanja joining the government in "Chapter 10"?

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