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

2. What is the name of the village were Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?
(a) Embu.
(b) Garissa.
(c) Mahua.
(d) Meru.

3. Who is Ngotho's second wife?
(a) Nganga.
(b) Nyokabi.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Njeri.

4. What does Nyokabi tell Njoroge she will buy him when his father gets paid in the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) A pair of pants and a suit jacket.
(b) A calico.
(c) A pair of pants and a sweater.
(d) A shirt and a pair of shorts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are Njeri's three sons?

2. Who is Ngotho's first wife?

3. Who is the male teacher that Njoroge recalls teaching his first lesson in school?

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

5. In what season does Njoroge's homeland become green and adorned with white flowers?

(see the answer key)

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