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A Grain of Wheat | Quiz

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
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A Grain of Wheat | Quiz

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1)

How does Gikonyo make money with grain in "Chapter 6"? (from Chapter 6)

He steals it from people then sells it back to them.
He tells people it is magic.
He hides it until it is worth more money.
He buys it in bulk and sells it off.
2)

In "Karanja," how does Karanja feel about having killed other men? (from Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee)

Sorrowful.
Powerful.
Guilty.
Confused.
3)

Who comes to Rung'ei Trading Centre to sell food? (from Chapter 7, pages 70-92)

Indians.
Egyptians.
French.
English.
4)

What made Mugo stop giving the speech he remembers in "Chapter 6"? (from Chapter 6)

He forgot what to say.
Someone interrupted him.
The crowd left.
It was a lie.
5)

What country does the narrator say Kihika compared Kenya to? (from Chapter 7, pages 70-92)

China.
The United States.
India.
England.
6)

What does Gikonyo first think of when he wakes in "Chapter 8"? (from Chapter 8)

To beg for forgiveness.
To never speak of the child.
To leave home for good.
To find Mugo to ask for advice.
7)

In "Karanja," how does the narrator describe Karanja's old guitar? (from Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee)

Beautiful.
Tiny.
Scratched.
Decayed.
8)

What does Mugo do when General R. comes to him after the confession? (from Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee)

He says he is innocent.
He runs away.
He willingly leaves with the general.
He begs and cries for forgiveness.
9)

What does Gikonyo try to do to Mumbi after running into Karanja at the market in "Chapter 7"? (from Chapter 7, pages 92-121)

He tries to rob her.
He tries to throw her out of the house.
He tries to forgive her.
He tries to kill her.
10)

How did Gikonyo become interested in carpentry? (from Chapter 7, pages 70-92)

His teacher was a carpenter.
He wanted to build his own house as a child.
His mother couldn't afford school.
His father was a carpenter.
11)

What does Warui say is the disappointment of his life? (from Chapter 12)

His politics.
His health.
His career.
His sons.
12)

What does Githua brag about to Mugo in "Chapter 8"? (from Chapter 8)

His former wealth.
His education.
His girlfriend.
His role in the Emergency.
13)

While attending school as a child, why was Kihika threatened with a beating? (from Chapter 7, pages 70-92)

For swearing in class.
For proving the teacher wrong.
For delcaring religion a joke.
For cheating on a test.
14)

What does Mugo remember Thompson doing when he turned in Kihika? (from Chapter 13)

Spitting in his face.
Making him leave out the back door.
Assigning him an officer for protection.
Taking lengthy notes.
15)

In "Chapter 6," what does Gikonyo confess to Mugo about his time in camp? (from Chapter 6)

He said he was loyal to Britian.
He was chained to a wall.
He liked the solitude.
He took the rebel's oath.
16)

In "Chapter 11," how does Dr. Lynd say she feels about Kenya? (from Chapters 10-11)

Frightened.
Happy.
Confused.
In love.
17)

When Mugo turned in Kihika, what position did Thompson hold? (from Chapter 13)

District Officer.
Head Librarian.
Lead Attorney.
Mayor.
18)

In "Chapter 10," what does General R. call Karanja? (from Chapter 9)

A hero.
A fool.
A traitor.
A thief.
19)

What happens to Gikonyo because of his fall in "Chapter 14"? (from Chapter 14)

He cuts his leg.
He breaks his arm.
He loses a bet.
Nothing.
20)

Where does Mugo hide after confessing his betrayal? (from Karanja, Mugo, Warui, Wambui, and Harambee)

His hut.
The old woman's hut.
The hospital.
The trench.
21)

How does Karanja treat Gikonyo after he is released from the concentration camp? (from Chapter 7, pages 92-121)

He treats Gikonyo like a brother.
He tries to start a fight with Gikonyo.
He avoids Gikonyo on the street.
He acts like he doesn't know Gikonyo.
22)

In "Chapter 10," what rumor is circulating about Thompson? (from Chapters 10-11)

That he will be replaced by a black man.
That he will work for the new president.
That he has left Kenya already.
That he is keeping his job.
23)

Why does Mugo remember farming in "Chapter 8"? (from Chapter 8)

Because he is planning his future.
Because it reminds him of Gikonyo.
Because it was the height of his life.
Because he knows it makes money.
24)

What do the Thompsons do after their going away party? (from Chapters 10-11)

They fall asleep.
They get into an argument.
They drive around.
They eat a meal.
25)

In "Chapter 6," how do the villagers describe Mugo? (from Chapter 6)

As a hero.
As a powerful man.
As a fool.
As an enemy.
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