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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 63 - 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did John's parent live when John was very young?
(a) Limuru.
(b) Nairobi.
(c) Fort Hall.
(d) Mombasa.

2. What does John consider doing when he gets home and sees his parent's hut is lit?
(a) Seeing if there is anything to eat.
(b) Telling them about Wamuhu.
(c) Joining them for evening prayer.
(d) Packing his things and leaving quietly.

3. How are some of the educated boys who return to the village said to act?
(a) With piety.
(b) Like Europeans.
(c) With humility.
(d) Like nothing has changed.

4. What does Wamuhu ask John during the discussion?
(a) If he will forgo college to start a family.
(b) If he will be a good father.
(c) If he can afford a child.
(d) If he still wants to marry her.

5. What did John's father feel about those he knew who had not been saved?
(a) They were destined for hell.
(b) With time they will be saved.
(c) They were still worthy of love.
(d) They needed church more than anyone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John's father ask him, which John feels he has told his father many times?

2. Why does John's mother wonder if his father's treatment of him stems from resentment?

3. What words are used to describe the way John's father treats his son, which his wife "was never blind to" (57)?

4. What does John fear the government might do if he has a child with Wamuhu?

5. What does Wamuhu's mother say to her husband after John leaves?

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