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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Ngotho's employer's wife who is described as being too thin?
(a) Memsahib.
(b) Juliana.
(c) Mwihaki.
(d) Njeri.

2. What grade are Njoroge and Mwihaki in when the begin to learn English in Chapter 5?
(a) Standard V.
(b) Standard IV.
(c) Standard VI.
(d) Standard III.

3. The narrator states in Chapter 1 that "time and bad conditions do not favour" what (3)?
(a) "Beauty."
(b) "People."
(c) "Society."
(d) "Youth."

4. In what season does Njoroge's homeland become green and adorned with white flowers?
(a) Maize season.
(b) Sugarcane season.
(c) Coffee season.
(d) Njahi season.

5. Who is the village carpenter?
(a) Nganga.
(b) Ngotho.
(c) Boro.
(d) Mr. Howlands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say the Indians called Gandhi in Chapter 1?

2. At what kind of factory do many of the black people earn their living in Kipanga?

3. Who is Suzannah's second son?

4. What is the name of the village were Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?

5. What did Ngotho pay for his son to become an apprentice to the village carpenter?

(see the answer key)

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