1. In Chapter 1, Part IV the author states that language as communication has three aspects. The first of these is the language of real life, which he attributes to having been coined by whom?
(a) Vladimir Lenin.
(b) Frantz Fanon.
(c) Karl Marx.
(d) Alan Paton.

2. The author asserts in Chapter 3, Part IX that the reception of a work of art is what?
(a) Important to understanding audience.
(b) Not of concern.
(c) Secondary to the work itself.
(d) Part of the work itself.

3. What does "Maitũ Njugĩra" translate to in English?
(a) Devil on the Cross.
(b) Mother Sing for Me.
(c) I Will Marry When I Want.
(d) A Meeting in the Dark.

4. What statement largely sums up the author's central theme in Chapter 1, Part IV?
(a) Culture and communication are unnecessary.
(b) Culture reflects history and communication carries history.
(c) Culture creates communication, and communication is a means to culture.
(d) Communication creates culture, and culture is a means of communication.

5. What was the student literary journal at Ibadan University College?
(a) Horn.
(b) Kĩgũũnda.
(c) Penpoint.
(d) Pen and Ink.

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. Who wrote Contes d'Amadou Koumba?

3. When was Things Fall Apart published?

4. How many wives did Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o's father have?

5. During what years was Gakaara wa Wanjaũ detained in prison?

(see the answer key)

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