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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 31 - 45.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sport does Ngũgĩ say was his favorite as both spectator and participant?
(a) Baseball.
(b) Track and Field.
(c) Soccer.
(d) Cricket.

2. What is the name of the first full length play Ngũgĩ attended at Alliance?
(a) Maisha ni Nani.
(b) Maisha ni Nguva.
(c) Maisha ni Nini.
(d) Maisha ni Kiambu.

3. Who did British soldiers capture on October 21, 1956?
(a) Dedan Kimathi.
(b) Jonyo Kenyatta.
(c) Dedan Kamathu.
(d) Kimathi Dedo.

4. What image does Ngũgĩ use to describe his fear of British forces?
(a) Bears.
(b) Tigers.
(c) Bloodhounds.
(d) Lions.

5. What was the AEMO charged with after the statement they put out following the March elections?
(a) Treason.
(b) Defamation.
(c) Murder.
(d) Conspiracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the dorm prefect who wakes the students up with a quote?

2. In Chapter 1, what is the one thing left standing where Ngũgĩ’s home used to be?

3. What is the name of the special Saturday when students are allowed to leave the school all day?

4. What was the name of the prison to which Ngũgĩ had to go to receive his final confirmation in Chapter 21?

5. What school did Ngũgĩ and his friends get a tour of and have tea in Chapter 23?

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