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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the narrator, how did Harry Thuku try to help the Movement?
(a) By writing letters.
(b) By organizing marches.
(c) By shooting his gun.
(d) By making flyers.

2. In "Chapter 5," what does the narrator say Mr. Thompson used to write about?
(a) The Africans ability to absorb British culture.
(b) The British's mistreatment of the Africans.
(c) Complaints about his position in Kenya.
(d) Romantic love.

3. What work did Van Dyke do?
(a) Meteorology.
(b) Gemology.
(c) Taxonomy.
(d) Astronomy.

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

5. Who is kept in Mahee in "Chapter 2"?
(a) Political prisoners.
(b) Ex-police officers.
(c) Animals.
(d) Women and children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo make money building?

2. Where did Mr. Thompson first become interested in spreading British culture?

3. What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to?

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

5. In "Chapter 3," why is General R. interested in Karanja?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "Chapter 7," what turning point in Kihika's life does the narrator describe?

2. In "Chapter 1", what happens when Mugo wakes up?

3. In "Chapter 2," who are some of rebels that are described?

4. In "Chapter 7," what does the narrator say about Mumbi's feelings toward the Movement?

5. How does the narrator say Wambui avoided getting in trouble with officials in "Chapter 3"?

6. In "Chapter 4," what does the narrator say about trains?

7. What role do the Thompsons play in Kenya in "Chapter 4"?

8. What does Gikonyo do in Nairobi in "Chapter 6"?

9. How does Mugo feel about giving speeches in "Chapter 6"?

10. In "Chapter 1," what things do the villagers talk with Mugo about?

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