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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Suzannah's first child?

2. What city can be seen in the distance from the hill at Njoroge's home?

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

4. What term from the novel refers to a man's habitation, such as the one belonging to Njoroge's father?

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

(see the answer key)

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