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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is said to have changed because of the war in Chapter 4?
(a) Jomo.
(b) Kori.
(c) Ngotho.
(d) Boro.

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

3. At what kind of factory do many of the black people earn their living in Kipanga?
(a) A clothing factory.
(b) A car factory.
(c) A shoe factory.
(d) A computer factory.

4. Who is the big son of Jacobo?
(a) Ngotho.
(b) John.
(c) Isaka.
(d) Njeri.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Suzannah's first child?

2. Where did Mwihaki's father learn English?

3. Who is Lucia's mother?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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