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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. How does Njoroge end up in Mwihaki's class in Chapter 4?
(a) He is promoted one grade.
(b) He is sent to the girls' school.
(c) He is held back for one grade.
(d) He is demoted one grade.

2. Who is Lucia's mother?
(a) Juliana.
(b) Nganga.
(c) Memsahib.
(d) Mwihaki.

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

4. With what hero from the Bible does Njoroge admire and often identify himself?
(a) John.
(b) Moses.
(c) Matthew.
(d) David.

5. Where is Mr. Howlands from?
(a) England.
(b) The United States.
(c) Australia.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Njoroge's brother who died in the war?

2. Who are Njeri's three sons?

3. What Kenyan dish is Nyokabi making when Njoroge and his father talk about the approaching of school beginning in Chapter 4?

4. Who does Kamau say Boro called Jomo in Chapter 5?

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

(see the answer key)

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