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

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

3. Who is the big daughter of Jacobo?
(a) Njeri.
(b) Nyokabi.
(c) Lucia.
(d) Memsahib.

4. What word in Chapter 6 refers to the Government?
(a) Serikali.
(b) Kiarie.
(c) Kihii.
(d) Thingira.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Mr. Howlands from?

3. What is Njoroge listening for when he falls asleep in the end of Chapter 6?

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

5. What did Ngotho pay for his son to become an apprentice to the village carpenter?

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