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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. Which of Boro's friends comes to push for and discuss the strike at Njoroge's home in Chapter 6?
(a) Nganga.
(b) Kiarie.
(c) Memsahib.
(d) Kihii.

2. What Kenyan dish is Nyokabi making when Njoroge and his father talk about the approaching of school beginning in Chapter 4?
(a) Githeri.
(b) Irio.
(c) Ugali.
(d) Pilaf.

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

4. What city can be seen in the distance from the hill at Njoroge's home?
(a) Nakuru.
(b) Kisumu.
(c) Mombasa.
(d) Nairobi.

5. Who is Lucia's mother?
(a) Nganga.
(b) Mwihaki.
(c) Memsahib.
(d) Juliana.

Short Answer Questions

1. Njuka is the name that is given to whom, according to the narrator in Chapter 2?

2. Where is Mr. Howlands from?

3. What word in Chapter 5 refers to an uncircumcised man?

4. Who is the big son of Jacobo?

5. What is the local town that is described in Chapter 1?

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