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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Wamuhu walks away, what does John feel she might be doing to him?
(a) Toying with his heart.
(b) Blackmailing him.
(c) Using him.
(d) Lying to him.

2. What adjectives are used to describe John's father as he walks down the street at the start of the story?
(a) Frail but energetic.
(b) Husky and strong.
(c) Large and mean.
(d) Elegant and intelligent.

3. What is the village John lives referred to as he walks alone in the beginning of "Meeting in the Dark"?
(a) Shanty towns.
(b) Mushroom towns.
(c) Lonely towns.
(d) Sprawling towns.

4. What does the old woman who asks John how he is call him?
(a) Nephew.
(b) My child.
(c) Brother.
(d) Son.

5. What does John's father carry in his bag as he walks down the street?
(a) His change purse.
(b) A Bible.
(c) School books.
(d) His shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the main character standing as he watches his father walk down the street at the start of the story?

2. What is everyone said to know about John's nature?

3. Why does John envy the young men and women he passes on the street at night?

4. What does John offer Wamuhu money to do?

5. Why does John's father ask him what he has done after asking him to sit at the start of the story?

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