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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 (Parts I-IV): "The Quest for Relevance" .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For how long was Gakaara wa Wanjaũ imprisoned for his writings in Gĩkũyũ?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 13 years.

2. What does the author describe as the ultimate arbiter of form in Chapter 3, Part VI?
(a) Content.
(b) Theme.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Language.

3. What dance is despicted in the scene from Ngaahika Ndeenda that is presented in Chapter 2, Part V?
(a) The Kpanlogo dance.
(b) The Moribayasa dance.
(c) The Mwomboko dance.
(d) The Aduma dance.

4. The author says in Chapter 1, Part IX, "A writer who tries to communicate the message of revolutionary unity and hope in the languages of the people becomes" what (30)?
(a) "A powerful enemy."
(b) "A sickness."
(c) "A counterintelligent adversary."
(d) "A subversive character."

5. About how many children did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o's father have?
(a) 22.
(b) 16.
(c) 13.
(d) 28.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invented mathematical science?

2. What does the author say the real aim of colonialism was in Chapter 1, Part V?

3. What cell number did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o have in prison?

4. In the Kamĩrĩĩthũ rehearsal and production for Ngaahika Ndeenda, the author says perfection was shown to be what?

5. What was the name of the journal in the Gĩkũyũ language that Gakaara wa Wanjaũ established after being released from prison?

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