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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 mother say to her husband after John leaves?
(a) She worries Wamuhu will break John's heart because she does not like him.
(b) She had been worried something was going on between John and Wamuhu.
(c) She feels Wamuhu is far too good for John.
(d) She had suspected John liked Wamuhu and that he has a good reputation.

2. What does John's father call his wife?
(a) Love.
(b) Susie-dear.
(c) Sister.
(d) Susana.

3. What is everyone said to know about John's nature?
(a) He is shy.
(b) He is gregarious.
(c) He is moody.
(d) He is polite.

4. What does John worry will happen if the people of his village find out his secret?
(a) They will no longer hold him in high esteem.
(b) He will be banished.
(c) They will blame his parents.
(d) They will ban him from going to church.

5. What does John see in the nightmare he has after he first spoke to Wamuhu?
(a) Babies and dolls.
(b) His father and God.
(c) His mother and his school.
(d) Circumcision and ghosts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did John's father feel about those he knew who had not been saved?

2. What does John say to Wamuhu though he does not truly believe it?

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

4. What does John's father think as he pauses before responding after his wife asks him why he treats John the way he does?

5. What is the main character's name?

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