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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 word does the teacher use to demonstrate the sound for "e" in Chapter 4?
(a) See.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Peter.
(d) Leaves.

2. What is the name of God's tree in the creation story related by Ngotho in Chapter 2?
(a) Kipanga.
(b) Maua.
(c) Mukuyu.
(d) Mwihaki.

3. What is Kamau apprenticeshipping to become in Chapter 1?
(a) A miller.
(b) A tailor.
(c) A carpenter.
(d) A baker.

4. Who is Njoroge's brother who died in the war?
(a) Kori.
(b) Mwangi.
(c) Isaka.
(d) Boro.

5. What term from the novel refers to a man's habitation, such as the one belonging to Njoroge's father?
(a) Kipanga.
(b) Thingira.
(c) Kihii.
(d) Nganga.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nyokabi tell Njoroge she will buy him when his father gets paid in the beginning of Chapter 1?

2. Where is Mr. Howlands from?

3. What word in Chapter 6 refers to the Government?

4. What is the verb in the sentence used by the teacher to demonstrate person in Chapter 5?

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

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