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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 46- 56.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the man who tells Ngũgĩ where to find his family in Chapter 1?
(a) Mwangi.
(b) Kenneth.
(c) Good Wallace.
(d) Charity.

2. Who was the new principal of Alliance in 1940?
(a) Frank Carey.
(b) Edward Carey Francis.
(c) Carey Edwards.
(d) Francis Edwards.

3. Who did Ngũgĩ invite back home with him on Nairobi Saturday in Chapter 49?
(a) Justin Orange and Nicholas Assam.
(b) Nicodemus Asinjo and Justin Omange.
(c) Josh Smith and Nicodemus Assam.
(d) Joshua Omange and Nicodemus Asinjo.

4. The only time Ngũgĩ says he saw Edward Carey Francis “break” was when he did what in front of his friend, the Bishop?
(a) Fell asleep.
(b) Swore.
(c) Wept.
(d) Yelled.

5. What is the name of the one other volunteer with Ngũgĩ in Chapter 47?
(a) Igogo.
(b) Giovani.
(c) Igor.
(d) Govinda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sport does Ngũgĩ say was his favorite as both spectator and participant?

2. What was the subject of the fight between The Bishop and The General?

3. What book did the landscape from the scouting event in Chapter 35 inspire?

4. What university’s opening lead to secondary schools becoming more focused on college prep?

5. What was the first book Ngũgĩ read that he says spoke to his Black experience?

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