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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom do Kenneth’s Wanjai and Leonard Mbũgua promise to protect Ngũgĩ during his first year at Alliance?
(a) Bullies.
(b) The principal.
(c) Girls.
(d) Mean teachers.

2. From which country did Ghana gain its independence in 1957?
(a) France.
(b) Italy.
(c) Britain.
(d) The United States.

3. Which friend did Ngũgĩ bump into and fail to convert in Chapter 35?
(a) E.K.
(b) Kenneth Wanjai.
(c) Igogo.
(d) Kenneth Mbugwa.

4. Who is the author of In the House of the Interpreter?
(a) Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o.
(b) Kenneth Wanjai.
(c) Edward Carey Francis. .
(d) Kenneth Thiong’o

5. What word does Ngũgĩ use to describe Alliance High School?
(a) Sanctuary.
(b) Safe space.
(c) Encampment.
(d) Prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Ngũgĩ’s new home village?

2. Who was Ngũgĩ pleasantly surprised to find was the new chief when he went to the military post for his screening?

3. In what year was the Declaration of the state of Emergency in Kenya?

4. Who was the “leader” of Ngũgĩ’s three person cabal?

5. What did Ngũgĩ’s mother suggest he do after he told of his ordeal being captured?

(see the answer key)

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