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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. In "Chapter 10," what is Karanja's biggest concern?
(a) If he is under arrest.
(b) If Mugo will meet with him.
(c) If General R. is leading the investigation.
(d) If Thompson is leaving.

2. After killing Robson, what did Kihika want Mugo to do?
(a) Write a speech for him.
(b) Hide him in the house.
(c) Take him to the train.
(d) Join the rebels.

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

4. What does Mugo remember Thompson doing when he turned in Kihika?
(a) Taking lengthy notes.
(b) Making him leave out the back door.
(c) Assigning him an officer for protection.
(d) Spitting in his face.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of shop does Mugo visit in "Chapter 8"?

2. Who does General R. compare his father to?

3. Why does Mugo visit Gikonyo in "Chapter 10"?

4. How does Gikonyo try to hold onto his marriage while in the concentration camp?

5. Why does Gikonyo slap Mumbi in "Chapter 12"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mugo remember about the night Kihika killed Robson?

2. How does Mr. Thompson feel at his going away party?

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

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

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

6. What happens when Gikonyo meets Karanja on the street in "Chapter 7"?

7. How does Mumbi explain to Mugo about her affair with Karanja?

8. When Mugo sees the trench in "Chapter 12," what does he think about?

9. What happens to Gikonyo the day he is released from the concentration camp?

10. What does Mugo say happened when he turned in Kihika?

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