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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"?
(a) He tries to forgive her.
(b) He tries to rob her.
(c) He tries to throw her out of the house.
(d) He tries to kill her.

2. What happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"?
(a) Nothing.
(b) He breaks his arm.
(c) He loses a bet.
(d) He cuts his leg.

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

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

5. What does Mwaura try to convince Karanja to do in "Chapter 10"?
(a) Meet with Mugo.
(b) Attend the celebration.
(c) Leave the country.
(d) Confess his guilt.

6. In "Chapter 10," what does Karanja remember about his job as chief?
(a) How he lost the position.
(b) The feeling of fear.
(c) The pay he received.
(d) His uniform.

7. Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"?
(a) Because it was the height of his life.
(b) Because he is planning his future.
(c) Because he knows it makes money.
(d) Because it reminds him of Gikonyo.

8. How does Gikonyo feel about Mumbi when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?
(a) He is worried about her.
(b) He feels sorry for her.
(c) He is still in love with her.
(d) He is angry with her.

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

10. What does Gikonyo first think of when he wakes in "Chapter 8"?
(a) To beg for forgiveness.
(b) To never speak of the child.
(c) To leave home for good.
(d) To find Mugo to ask for advice.

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

12. Why does Mugo arrive to the independence celebration late?
(a) Because he didn't want anyone to see him.
(b) Mugo never goes to the celebration.
(c) Because he overslept.
(d) Because he is confessing about Kihika.

13. How does Thomspon change the camp where he works in "Chapter 9"?
(a) He ends torture.
(b) He gets more funding.
(c) He releases more prisoners.
(d) He improves the food.

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

15. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?
(a) A neighbor.
(b) Mumbi.
(c) His mother.
(d) Karanja.

Short Answer Questions

1. What leads Mugo to attack Mumbi?

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

3. In "Chapter 11," what is Dr. Lynd currently working on?

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

5. In "Chapter 12," what does Mugo see in the trench?

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