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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. What term from Chapter 1, Part VI refers to a person within a country who acts as an agent for foreign organizations engaged in investment, trade, or economic or political exploitation?
(a) Compatriate.
(b) Comprador.
(c) Conquistador.
(d) Matador.

2. 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) "Western philosophies."
(b) "European culture."
(c) "Western ideologies."
(d) "European languages."

3. When did the Kenya government outlaw Kamĩrĩĩthũ Community Education and Cultural Center and ban all theater activities in the entire area?
(a) June 30, 1982.
(b) March 11, 1982.
(c) July 23, 1983.
(d) March 23, 1980.

4. About how often was the Ituĩka ceremony held by the Agĩkũyũ?
(a) Every 30 years.
(b) Every 15 years.
(c) Every 10 years.
(d) Every 25 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wrote the African novel The Voice?

2. Who wrote The Wretched of the Earth?

3. When was The Black Hermit first produced?

4. In what language is Caitaani mũtharaba-Inĩ written?

5. What does the author describe as a constant theme in the stories that he grew up listening to?

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