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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 does Njoroge realize the European woman was who came to his English class in Chapter 5?
(a) Ngotho's adoptive mother.
(b) Mr. Howland's daughter.
(c) Kori's fiancee.
(d) Isaka's wife.

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

3. Which of Boro's friends comes to push for and discuss the strike at Njoroge's home in Chapter 6?
(a) Nganga.
(b) Kiarie.
(c) Memsahib.
(d) Kihii.

4. To whom does Njoroge associate the Gikuyu people in Chapter 5?
(a) The soldiers of war.
(b) The slaves in America.
(c) The Jews in Germany.
(d) The children of Israel.

5. How many wives does the village carpenter have?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Howlands from?

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

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

4. What is the answer when the teachers asks of the sound "U-u-u-u-u-u" "What animal says this?" (34)?

5. Who is Ngotho's employer's wife who is described as being too thin?

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