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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 did Waiyaki propose be built for the school that was opposed?

2. Who is the headmaster of the new school?

3. Who has Waiyaki tried to talk to but been unable to voice his thoughts?

4. What kind of disease does Chege have?

5. What happens when Joshua finishes his sermon?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joshua react to the news of his daughter's death?

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

3. Why does Muthoni think no one from her family comes to see her?

4. What arguments does Kabonyi use against Waiyaki at the meeting?

5. Why does Waiyaki become angry with the rain?

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

7. What vision of the future does Waiyaki see after leaving Joshua's church?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The character of Nyambura is one that grows and changes over the course of the novel. Discuss the development of her character and the importance it has on the story.

Essay Topic 2

In what ways does Reverend Livingstone have a great deal of influence over the rest of the other characters? Please use at least three examples.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the idea that knowledge is power and how Ngugi addresses it in his novel.

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