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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 Wamuhu's father say to his wife after John leaves?
(a) There is not way he would let Wamuhu marry such a scoundrel.
(b) He does not think an educated man like John would be interested in their daughter.
(c) He would be proud to call John his son.
(d) He reminds his wife that their daughter has been circumcised.

2. Whose anger drives John's treatment of Wamuhu at the end of the story?
(a) His father and the villagers.
(b) Reverend Carstone.
(c) His professors.
(d) His mother.

3. In what ways is it said that "many young men tried to serve two masters" (67)?
(a) They went to church by day and met with girlfriends at night.
(b) They brought their girlfriends to church.
(c) They went to church on the weekend and studied during the week.
(d) They got married to girls who had converted.

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

5. Who is it said that some of the educated boys return to the village with?
(a) Family members who live near the school.
(b) Their teachers.
(c) Friends from school.
(d) White or Negro wives who spoke English.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is John sure his father and the church would never let him marry Wamuhu?

2. What word does John's mother use to describe how he treats his son?

3. During what war is John's village said to have grown?

4. Aside from John, who is said to fear John's father?

5. What does John call the old woman who passes him and asks how he is doing?

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