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

2. The bush around what kind of trees is said to be a holy place in Chapter 2?
(a) Fig trees.
(b) Oak trees.
(c) Sycamore trees.
(d) Banana trees.

3. At what kind of factory do many of the black people earn their living in Kipanga?
(a) A computer factory.
(b) A clothing factory.
(c) A shoe factory.
(d) A car factory.

4. What is the answer when the teachers asks of the sound "U-u-u-u-u-u" "What animal says this?" (34)?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cow.
(c) A chicken.
(d) A sheep.

5. With what hero from the Bible does Njoroge admire and often identify himself?
(a) Moses.
(b) Matthew.
(c) John.
(d) David.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Njoroge's homeland become green and adorned with white flowers?

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

3. Who does Njoroge come home to find crying and in dispute with Ngotho in Chapter 6?

4. Who is said to have been arrested in the "Interlude"?

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

(see the answer key)

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