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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) Matador.
(b) Conquistador.
(c) Compatriate.
(d) Comprador.

2. The process of production for Ngaahika Ndeenda, from research, writing, auditions, and rehearsals as well as construction of the theater took how much time?
(a) Three months.
(b) Two years.
(c) Nine months.
(d) Six months.

3. How many wives did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o's father have?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

4. Who was the first Kenyan African Drama and Literature officer that oversaw the Schools Drama Festival?
(a) Alan Paton.
(b) Léopold Sédar Senghor.
(c) Obi Wali.
(d) Wasambo Were.

5. 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 relationship to others."
(b) "A people's notions about literature."
(c) "A people's definition of themselves."
(d) "A people's disenfranchisement."

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ibadan University located?

2. Upon what did the author write his novel Caitaani Mutharaba-Ini?

3. What performance troupe first performed The Trial of Dedan Kimathi?

4. When did Kenya attain independence from Great Britain?

5. What does "Caitaani mutharaba-Ini" translate to in English?

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