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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his Introduction, the author states that the theme of this book is taken from a poem by what Guyanese poet?
(a) Wole Soyinka.
(b) Gakaara wa Wanjaũ.
(c) Alan Paton.
(d) Martin Carter.

2. In the book Facing Mount Kenya, the Ituĩka ceremony is described as lasting how long?
(a) Six months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Two months.
(d) Two weeks.

3. In Chapter 1, Part I, the author asserts, "The choice of language and the use to which language is put is central to" what (4)?
(a) "A people's disenfranchisement."
(b) "A people's relationship to others."
(c) "A people's definition of themselves."
(d) "A people's notions about literature."

4. How large was the work force of the Bata shoe factory at the time when Ngaahika Ndeenda was produced?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 2,000.
(c) 3,000.
(d) 5,000.

5. What country's government does the author describe as having a Literature Bureau that would not publish an African noel which had any but religious themes and sociological themes free from politics in Chapter 3, Part IV?
(a) Rhodesia.
(b) Sudan.
(c) Rwanda.
(d) Ethiopia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ibadan University located?

2. Who are the peasant and his wife awaiting the arrival of in the opening of Ngaahika Ndeenda?

3. What cell number did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o have in prison?

4. Where was Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o detained?

5. Who is the author of Imperialism, the Highest Stage of Capitalism?

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