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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. In Chapter 14, Stephen says, "And when you are walking in Nairobi or in the country, though the sky may be clear and the sun smiling, you are still not free to enjoy the friendliness of the sky because you are aware of" what (110-111)?

2. On what day of the week does Chapter 18 begin?

3. Where does Jacobo say he found the threatening note he shows Mr. Howlands in Chapter 12?

4. How is the roof of the office in which Mr. Howlands sits described in Chapter 10?

5. What color jerseys do the homeguards of Jacobo wear in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have Mr. Howlands' views of blacks in Kenya changed in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 10?

2. What happens along the journey to the Christian gathering in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 12?

3. Where does Stephen tell Njoroge he is going in a month in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 14? How does he feel about it?

4. What has Ngotho done that brings conflict and pain to his family in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 15? Why has he committed this act?

5. How is the headmaster of the Siriana Secondary School described in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 15?

6. Why does Ngotho believe Njoroge has come home in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 16? Is this true?

7. Why does Ngotho express hope in Njoroge in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 13?

8. What is revealed in the message that Jacobo presents to Mr. Howlands in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 12? How does Mr. Howlands respond?

9. How does Mwihaki describe her home life in her letter in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 14?

10. Where is Njoroge working in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 17? How does he feel about his employment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the character of Boro in Weep Not, Child. How did Boro's experiences in World War II affect him? How is Boro affected by the growing independence movement? What actions does Boro take that impact the plot of the story?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of friendship in Weep Not, Child. Through what characters is this theme primarily developed? What does friendship mean to the characters in the story? How is friendship different than family or community?

Essay Topic 3

Define irony and discuss examples of irony in Weep Not, Child. What are examples of verbal irony in the text and why are these examples used? What situational irony can be seen in the narrative? What dramatic irony is used and why?

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