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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who ruled Egypt during the Nationalization of the Suez Canal?

2. What was the name of the evangelical speaker who so moved Ngũgĩ to accept Jesus?

3. What book does math teacher Peter Abrahams hold which intrigues Ngũgĩ?

4. What did Ngũgĩ use as a model for the new debate format at his school?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the big changes Ngũgĩ describes at the beginning of Chapter 32?

2. How does Ngũgĩ describe the homes of the loyal vs. those of the disloyal in Chapter 13?

3. In what ways did Edward Carey Francis change the education model of Alliance?

4. After Harold MacMillan replaced Anthony Eden as British Prime Minister, several countries gained their independence. Please list which countries gained their independence and from whom.

5. What was the root of the fear that “haunted” the first semester of Ngũgĩ’s second year at Alliance?

6. What does Ngũgĩ unsuccessfully attempt to do as part of his spiritual journey, which E.K. seems to do with great success?

7. Describe Ngũgĩ’s friendship with Kenneth Mbgũa.

8. Who were the Acrossians and why were they called that?

9. How does Ngũgĩ define villagization?

10. What events began which Ngũgĩ describes as his spiritual upheaval?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write about Ngũgĩ’s literary journey discussed in Chapter 59. What books and authors impacted him and how?

Essay Topic 2

Consider Point of View. In what ways does the story being told from Ngũgĩ‘s point of view effect the narrative?

Essay Topic 3

David Martin’s ability to speak to Ngũgĩ and have him accept Jesus is an example of a speaker able to convince its audience. What do you think it takes to be an effective speaker and to make an effective argument? Why do you think Martin’s words touched Ngũgĩ at that time in his life?

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