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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 58 - 62 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Wamuhu's parents know about John when he arrives at the hut?
(a) He is the educated one from the village.
(b) He is Susana's son.
(c) He has been seeing their daughter.
(d) He walked very far to get there.

2. Who does John nearly collide with upon leaving Wamuhu's hut?
(a) His father.
(b) His mother.
(c) The old woman.
(d) Wamuhu.

3. Why does John's mother wonder if his father's treatment of him stems from resentment?
(a) Because he had wanted a daughter.
(b) Because he never wanted a child.
(c) Because John was born out of sin.
(d) Because John like his mother better.

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

5. What is John's feeling toward his father?
(a) Fear.
(b) Admiration.
(c) Anger.
(d) Warmth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John worry will happen if the people of his village find out his secret?

2. What does Wamuhu's mother tell John Wamuhu will do when she gets back to the hut if he waits?

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

4. Where does John tell the old woman he is going for school the following week?

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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