A Grain of Wheat Quizzes

A Grain of Wheat Quiz 1

1 The novel takes place in
Uganda

Rwanda

Kenya

Nigeria
2 What is Uhuru?
Independence from Britain

Unity of tribes

A religious holiday

The beginning of colonialism
3 The novel takes place in
the 1950s and 1960s

the late 19th century

the early 1900s

the 1990s
4 The novel is said to be influenced by Joseph Conrad's
Heart of Darkness

Lord Jim

Under Western Eyes

The Secret Agent
5 Mugo can best be described as
cruel

friendly

introverted

sensual
6 Which of the following statements about the old woman is FALSE?
Her son was killed

She seems to recognize Mugo

She seems very lonely

She is beloved by the townspeople
7 What does everyone want Mugo to do?
Kill Karanja

Renounce the Mau Mau

Give a speech at Uhuru

Leave the village
8 Who raised Mugo?
His grandmother

His mother

His aunt

His sister
9 Who is Jomo Kenyatta?
A Kenyan priest

A Mau Mau fighter

A British leader

A Kenyan leader
10 Mumbi is known for her
intelligence

beauty

piety

wit
11 All of the following statements about Kihika are true EXCEPT
He killed DO Robson

He is Karanja's brother

He captured Mahee

He was betrayed
12 Githima is the site of
the village

a Forestry Research Station

a detention camp

Mau Mau gatherings
13 With whom does Margery have an affair?
DO Robson

Roger Mason

Karanja

Henry Van Dyke
14 At Githima, what is Karanja worried about?
Being demoted

Not being able to attend Uhuru

His rivalry with Mwaura

Thompson leaving
15 Dr. Lynd's trauma concerned
her dog

her husband

her reputation

money
16 Why did Thompson resign?
He is old and tired

He is moving on to a better job

He does not want to be there when blacks are in power

He was forced out
17 What happened in Thompson's career to damage his reputation?
An affair with a woman

The killing of Kihika

Mau Mau attacks

The hunger strike at Rira
18 Gikonyo is popular amongst the villagers due to all of the following EXCEPT
his moral purity

his honesty

his fairness

his business acumen
19 What does Gikonyo want to buy from Burton?
A house

Land

Crops

Tools
20 Who does Gikonyo turn to for help with his loan?
Mugo

Warui

Karanja

The MP
21 How does the village feel about Mugo?
They are afraid of him

They think he is a hero

They think he is disloyal

They think he is warm and friendly
22 Gikonyo speaks to Mugo about
his political views

his childhood

his issues with Burton and the MP

his time in the camp
23 Where is the meeting place for the young people of Thabai?
The forest

The railway platform

The square

The church
24 What was Gikonyo when he was young?
A mechanic

A doctor

A teacher

A carpenter
25 Who is Kariuki?
An employee at Githima

Mumbi and Kihika's brother

A village elder

A freedom fighter

Compare and contrast the heroic actions and motivations of Kihika and General R.

Kihika is the brother of Mumbi and a brave freedom fighter in the Mau Mau. He is responsible for killing DO Robson and taking over Mahee prison, becoming a hero to the people. He is betrayed by Mugo and is captured and hanged. His life and deeds...

Asked by CHAZE B #1384712

Answered by jill d #170087 on 8/28/2025 3:48 PM