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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John say to Wamuhu though he does not truly believe it?
(a) He does not love her.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) He will stay with her and forgo college.
(d) She is to blame.

2. What does John call the old woman who passes him and asks how he is doing?
(a) Mother.
(b) Auntie.
(c) Sister.
(d) Grandmother.

3. Aside from John, who is said to fear John's father?
(a) Nobody.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Wamuhu.
(d) His mother.

4. What is the main character's name?
(a) John.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Paul.
(d) Steven.

5. What does John do before leaving his hut in hopes his father will not know he left?
(a) He tells his father not to go to his hut because he will be studying.
(b) He tells his parents he is going to bed.
(c) He lights his lantern.
(d) He locks the door so nobody can come in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John's father call his wife?

2. Where did John's parent live when John was very young?

3. Who does John think might be the most beautiful girl in Limuru?

4. Who does John want to see at the hut he goes to after dinner?

5. What is the name of the village John lives in and walks alone in at the beginning of "Meeting in the Dark"?

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