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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 7 - "Interlude".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the verb in the sentence used by the teacher to demonstrate person in Chapter 5?
(a) Talk.
(b) Walk.
(c) Jump.
(d) Stand.

2. For whom did the Kenyans fight in the second Big War?
(a) The Spanish.
(b) The French.
(c) The British.
(d) The Italians.

3. Who does Kamau say Boro called Jomo in Chapter 5?
(a) The Black Jesus.
(b) The Black Moses.
(c) The Black Noah.
(d) The Black Judas.

4. What word in Chapter 5 refers to an uncircumcised man?
(a) Asante.
(b) Kihii.
(c) Hatare.
(d) Chakula.

5. Who does Njoroge realize the European woman was who came to his English class in Chapter 5?
(a) Ngotho's adoptive mother.
(b) Mr. Howland's daughter.
(c) Isaka's wife.
(d) Kori's fiancee.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of God's tree in the creation story related by Ngotho in Chapter 2?

2. Where did Mwihaki's father learn English?

3. How does Njoroge end up in Mwihaki's class in Chapter 4?

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

5. Who is the big daughter of Jacobo?

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