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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. What does Gikonyo do to avoid Mumbi and her child in "Chapter 8"?

2. What do the Thompsons do after their going away party?

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

4. In "Chapter 10," what rumor is circulating about Thompson?

5. Who tells Gikonyo that Mumbi had a child with Karanja?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Mwaura's relationship with General R. in "Chapter 10"?

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

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

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

9. What is the independence celebration like?

10. Who is Gato?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the theme of equality in "A Grain of Wheat."

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the symbolism of land, especially farmland.

Essay Topic 3

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

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