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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 (Parts VI-X): "The Language of African Fiction".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the book African Language Literatures that is referred to in Chapter 1, Part VII?
(a) Amos Tutuola.
(b) Martin Carter.
(c) Albert Gerard.
(d) Birago Diop.

2. What does the word "vacillating" mean as used in Chapter 1, Part VI?
(a) Failing.
(b) Escalating.
(c) Fluctuating.
(d) De-escalating.

3. Where was Janheinz Jahn from?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) Greenland.
(d) The Netherlands.

4. What is the name of the secret diary that Gakaara wa Wanjaũ kept while in political detention?
(a) Ngaahika Ndeenda.
(b) Matigari ma Njiruungi.
(c) Caitaani mũtharaba-Inĩ.
(d) Mwandĩki wa Mau Mau Ithaamĩrioinĩ.

5. The author poses the question in Chapter 1, Part VIII, "What is the difference between a politician who says Africa cannot do without imperialism and the writer who says Africa cannot do without" what (26)?
(a) "European languages."
(b) "European culture."
(c) "Western ideologies."
(d) "Western philosophies."

Short Answer Questions

1. The process of production for Ngaahika Ndeenda, from research, writing, auditions, and rehearsals as well as construction of the theater took how much time?

2. When did the Kĩmaathi-led armed struggle begin leading to the British colonial regimes suspending all civil liberties?

3. What dance is despicted in the scene from Ngaahika Ndeenda that is presented in Chapter 2, Part V?

4. When did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o begin writing in Gĩkũyũ?

5. On what date did the Kenya government ban any further performances of Ngaahika Ndeenda?

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