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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. About whom is Waiyaki warned near the end of Chapter Sixteen?

2. Who had to tell Muthoni's family of her death?

3. Who dies at the end of Chapter Twelve?

4. Where are the circumcisions performed?

5. Where was Nyambura supposed to meet Waiyaki at the beginning of Chapter Sixteen?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the history of Marioshoni?

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

3. Why does Waiyaki not feel warm toward Kamau?

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

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

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

7. Why does Waiyaki feel badly for Njeri?

8. What changes Reverend Livingstone's mind about how to deal with the traditional tribal customs?

9. What news does Waiyaki hear from the Siriana Mission near the end of Chapter Twelve?

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

How does Muthoni's death set the tone for the rest of the story? How does it affect the other characters and the decisions they make?

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