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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. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?
(a) He writes Mumbi letters.
(b) He tells the other prisoners about Mumbi.
(c) He draws pictures of Mumbi.
(d) He plans a stool he will make for Mumbi.

2. What does Gatu do in the concentration camps to help out his fellow prisoners?
(a) He gives them money.
(b) He makes jokes.
(c) He sneaks in their loved ones.
(d) He cooks.

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

4. Why does the government begin taking men to concentration camps in "Chapter 7"?
(a) Because Kihika ordered it.
(b) Because they will make money that way.
(c) Because they fear a revolt.
(d) Because Kenyetta ordered it.

5. In the beginning of "Chapter 12," what does Mumbi ask Gikonyo?
(a) What is wrong with him.
(b) Who he was out with.
(c) How he plans on bringing home enough food.
(d) When he will be leaving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"?

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

3. In "Chapter 10," why does the narrator say Karanja didn't think he could be overthrown?

4. In "Chapter 10," how many people does Mumbi say died in the trenches?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Gikonyo meet Warui in "Chapter 12"?

2. How does Karanja feel about his life in "Chapter 14"?

3. How does Gikonyo feel after talking to Mugo about his problems in "Chapter 8"?

4. Why do Gikonyo and Mumbi argue in "Chapter 12"?

5. What happens when Mumbi meets with Mugo in "Chapter 13"?

6. In "Chapter 13," what worries Mumbi about the coming celebration?

7. What happens after Karanja learns that Thompson is leaving?

8. Why does Koina say he killed Dr. Lynd's dog?

9. What does General R. say about Githua in "Chapter 9"?

10. What is Gikonyo's life like in the concentration camp?

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