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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is John sure his father and the church would never let him marry Wamuhu?
(a) Because she is circumcised.
(b) Because she is not a virgin.
(c) Because she is not Christian.
(d) Because her family is poor.

2. How does John feel about the way his father often looks at him?
(a) He feels he looks at him likehe is a child.
(b) He feels he looks at him with great respect.
(c) He feels he looks at him with pity.
(d) He feels he looks at him like he is a sinner.

3. During what war is John's village said to have grown?
(a) The Mau Mau.
(b) The Makeno war.
(c) The Kikuyu war.
(d) The Limuru war.

4. What words are used to describe the way John's father treats his son, which his wife "was never blind to" (57)?
(a) Moral torture.
(b) Unconditional love.
(c) Excessive leniency.
(d) Tough love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the main character's name?

2. What religion did the family convert to when John was young?

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

4. What does John consider doing when he gets home and sees his parent's hut is lit?

5. What word does John "notice with bitterness" (61) he did not use when speaking to Wamuhu's mother?

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