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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. In what season does Njoroge's homeland become green and adorned with white flowers?
(a) Maize season.
(b) Sugarcane season.
(c) Njahi season.
(d) Coffee season.

2. Who is Suzannah's second son?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) Michael.

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

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

5. Who is Ngotho's employer's wife who is described as being too thin?
(a) Mwihaki.
(b) Njeri.
(c) Memsahib.
(d) Juliana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Mr. Howlands from?

2. Who is Lucia's mother?

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

4. Who are Njeri's three sons?

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

(see the answer key)

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