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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. What gives Nyambura peace?

2. Who knows Waiyaki was in Joshua's church?

3. What shape does Waiyaki see in his mind?

4. What famous quote of Jesus' does Joshua use in his sermon?

5. What starts off the meeting of the parents?

Short Essay Questions

1. Before meeting him at Mukuyu, what is Nyambura's opinion of Waiyaki?

2. What is Waiyaki's reaction to Nyambura's not coming to visit?

3. What is Waiyaki's relationship with Kabonyi like?

4. What is the history of Marioshoni?

5. What images come to Waiyaki while he is trying to sleep?

6. What is the overall reaction to Muthoni's death among the people of the ridges?

7. Why does Waiyaki not feel warm toward Kamau?

8. How does Waiyaki wait for the "surgeon" at the beginning of Chapter Ten?

9. How does Waiyaki feel about his mother?

10. How does Nyambura feel about Waiyaki at the end of Chapter 17?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the concepts of "good" and "bad" as Ngugi addresses them in "The River Between." Use at least three specific examples.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the ways in which Ngugi uses the Bible in his novel.

Essay Topic 3

One of the major themes in "The River Between" is unity. Discuss how Ngugi develops this theme throughout the novel.

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