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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 can tell that Nyambura is excited and dreamy?

2. With what does Waiyaki become angry near the end of Chapter Thirteen?

3. Which of these is not a skill taught to the children?

4. What gives Nyambura peace?

5. Who dies at the end of Chapter Twelve?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is it that people most admire in Joshua?

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

4. What is the subject of the songs sung by the children?

5. What does Waiyaki plan to speak about at the meeting of the parents?

6. Describe the new school.

7. Describe the scene Waiyaki walks into in Chapter Fifteen.

8. Why does Waiyaki become angry with the rain?

9. Why does Waiyaki not feel warm toward Kamau?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Choose at least two characters and discuss the ways in which parental expectations play a role in developing that character; these can be positive or negative expectations and can have positive or negative ramifications.

Essay Topic 3

What role does education have in "The River Between"? Are there different kinds of education? Please be specific.

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