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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. Where did Mwihaki's father learn English?
(a) Siriana.
(b) Kisumu.
(c) Mombasa.
(d) Nairobi.

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

3. What is the name of God's tree in the creation story related by Ngotho in Chapter 2?
(a) Kipanga.
(b) Mwihaki.
(c) Maua.
(d) Mukuyu.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Njoroge realize the European woman was who came to his English class in Chapter 5?

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

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

4. What is the name of the village were Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?

5. Jacobo is said to be the first black man allowed to grow what crop in the area?

(see the answer key)

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