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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 63-75.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 37, what item did Ngũgĩ use as an analogy the first time he participated in a debate?
(a) Paper.
(b) Pencil.
(c) Scissors.
(d) Pen.

2. What did Andrew and Ngũgĩ agree would help reduce racial tensions during their conversion in Chapter 46?
(a) Less social contact between races.
(b) Integrated schools.
(c) More social contact between races.
(d) Studying abroad.

3. In Chapter 1, what is the one thing left standing where Ngũgĩ’s home used to be?
(a) A mango tree.
(b) A fig tree.
(c) A banana tree.
(d) A pear tree.

4. What detective writer did Ngũgĩ begin to read and attempt to emulate in Chapter 50?
(a) Edgar Wallace.
(b) Booker T. Washington.
(c) Sherlock Holmes.
(d) Allan Paton.

5. Who did Ngũgĩ invite back home with him on Nairobi Saturday in Chapter 49?
(a) Nicodemus Asinjo and Justin Omange.
(b) Joshua Omange and Nicodemus Asinjo.
(c) Josh Smith and Nicodemus Assam.
(d) Justin Orange and Nicholas Assam.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Ngũgĩ‘s brother held his hand in Chapter 74, Ngũgĩ said it was clear that he was his what?

2. Government officials screened students at Alliance to ensure no student had pledged allegiance to whom?

3. Which friend was Ngũgĩ able to speak with and give money to send home to his mother in Chapter 58?

4. Which Princess did Ngũgĩ see with the Nairobi scouts in Chapter 34?

5. What image does Ngũgĩ use to describe his fear of British forces?

(see the answer key)

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