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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. What Kenyan dish is Nyokabi making when Njoroge and his father talk about the approaching of school beginning in Chapter 4?
(a) Ugali.
(b) Pilaf.
(c) Githeri.
(d) Irio.

2. Who is Suzannah's first child?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Jason.
(c) Peter.
(d) Stephen.

3. What is the area in central Kenya called where Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?
(a) Kikuyuland.
(b) Baringo.
(c) Nyanza.
(d) Uasin Gishu.

4. What do Njoroge and Kamau go to the forest to search for in Chapter 4?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Lions.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Antelopes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says "Education is the light of Kenya," according to Kamau in Chapter 4 (38)?

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

3. What is Njoroge listening for when he falls asleep in the end of Chapter 6?

4. Who is Ngotho's first wife?

5. Who is said to have changed because of the war in Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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