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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Mr. Rifleman lied on the stand, what words of his mother did Ngũgĩ recall?
(a) Truth never dies.
(b) Love wins.
(c) Time heals all wounds.
(d) The Golden Rule.

2. After Good Wallace told Ngũgĩ he would go to court on Monday, what was he disappointed to discover Monday was?
(a) His graduation.
(b) The Judge’s Birthday.
(c) Cleaning Day.
(d) A public holiday.

3. What organization was formed soon after Ghana gained its independence?
(a) The Organization of Elected Members of Africa.
(b) Parliament.
(c) The African Elected Members Organization.
(d) African Election Membership.

4. The old woman responded to Ngũgĩ by saying, “We are all children of” whom on page 158?
(a) Earth.
(b) Kenya.
(c) God.
(d) Africa.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Ngũgĩ headed to when his bus was stopped by police in Chapter 57?

2. From which country did Ghana gain its independence in 1957?

3. Which sport does Ngũgĩ say was his favorite as both spectator and participant?

4. For what holiday did Ngũgĩ help the Limuru youth put on a performance?

5. Where was Ngũgĩ’s brother being held after his capture?

(see the answer key)

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