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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. How long does it take for Gikonyo wake, after hitting his head in "Chapter 8"?

2. What does Mumbi tell Mugo about Karanja joining the government in "Chapter 10"?

3. What does the narrator say happened the day Kenyetta was arrested?

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

5. How does Githua say he lost his leg?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What does Githua talk to Mugo about in "Chapter 8"?

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

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

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

9. What is the independence celebration like?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the symbolism of land, especially farmland.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze the theme of peace in this novel.

Essay Topic 3

What seems to lead to decline in this novel? Consider the decline of both people and society.

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