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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Chapter 8", what does Githua say the Kenyan government has done?

2. What does Mugo do after Gikonyo leaves his house in "Chapter 8"?

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

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

5. Why does Mugo arrive to the independence celebration late?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mumbi tell her story to Mugo in "Chapter 9"?

2. What is the independence celebration like?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of loneliness in "A Grain of Wheat,"

Essay Topic 2

Explore the issues of race that are raised in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

How is Thompson a hero in this novel? How is he a villain?

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