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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During an English Lesson, Principal Smith guided students on the use of simple words claiming that who spoke simple English?
(a) Hemingway.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Moses.

2. What first for Ngũgĩ is foreshadowed at the end of Chapter 22?
(a) Ngũgĩ’s first summons to the principal’s office.
(b) Ngũgĩ’s first starring role.
(c) Ngũgĩ’s first date.
(d) Ngũgĩ’s first bad grade.

3. As the focus of school shifted to preparing students for college, local knowledge was replaced by what at Alliance?
(a) Physics.
(b) Literary education.
(c) Biology.
(d) Mathematics.

4. When Ngũgĩ returned from break in August, who did he find out had been detained?
(a) His brother.
(b) His mother.
(c) His sister.
(d) His father.

5. Who replaced Anthony Eden as British Prime Minister?
(a) Winston Churchill.
(b) Harold Churchill.
(c) Harold MacMillan.
(d) Winston MacMillan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of Ngũgĩ ‘s family members was arrested just before Christmas?

2. In Chapter 35, Ngũgĩ describes a memorable scouting experience in which people of all races joined together to celebrate the life of whom?

3. Who was the first President of Kenya?

4. Why was Ngũgĩ’s friend let go and Ngũgĩ was made to stay captive in Chapter 24?

5. Who was the new principal of Alliance in 1940?

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