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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapters 14 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Stephen move in Chapter 15?
(a) France.
(b) England.
(c) America.
(d) Spain.

2. What term from the novel refers to a man's habitation, such as the one belonging to Njoroge's father?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Thingira.
(c) Kipanga.
(d) Nganga.

3. What is the name of the homeguard post where Njoroge is summoned in Chapter 15?
(a) The Halfway House.
(b) The Oxen House.
(c) The House of the Rising Sun.
(d) The House of Pain.

4. What term in Chapter 9 means "goodbye"?
(a) Kipanga.
(b) Nyumba Ndeiya.
(c) Kwa Heri.
(d) Kihii hi.

5. What word in Chapter 6 refers to the Government?
(a) Thingira.
(b) Kiarie.
(c) Kihii.
(d) Serikali.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the verb in the sentence used by the teacher to demonstrate person in Chapter 5?

2. What word from the novel refers to a woman's abode?

3. With whom does Njoroge associate Adam from the Bible?

4. About what age does Njoroge claim to be when questioned by the officers in Chapter 15?

5. Like whom does Mr. Howlands tell Njoroge he will be castrated in Chapter 15?

(see the answer key)

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