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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. With whom does Njoroge associate Eve from the Bible?
(a) Gikuyu.
(b) Mumbi.
(c) Kipanga.
(d) Kihii.

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

3. What is the verb in the sentence used by the teacher to demonstrate person in Chapter 5?
(a) Walk.
(b) Talk.
(c) Jump.
(d) Stand.

4. Who is the male teacher that Njoroge recalls teaching his first lesson in school?
(a) Nganga.
(b) Boro.
(c) Isaka.
(d) Michael.

5. What word in Chapter 5 refers to an uncircumcised man?
(a) Kihii.
(b) Asante.
(c) Chakula.
(d) Hatare.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Njoroge realize the European woman was who came to his English class in Chapter 5?

2. Who leads Njoroge to school on his first day in Chapter 2?

3. The narrator states in Chapter 1 that "time and bad conditions do not favour" what (3)?

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

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

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