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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was fought by the Kenyans in the second Big War?

3. What city can be seen in the distance from the hill at Njoroge's home?

4. What word does the teacher use to demonstrate the sound for "e" in Chapter 4?

5. What has Jacobo chosen to do after the incident at the strike meeting in Chapter 7?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Ngotho's change in demeanor in the conclusion of Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 8?

2. Who is Kiarie and what information does he relate in Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 6?

3. How does Karanja describe Mau Mau in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 9?

4. What do the blacks of Kenya expect to be the outcome of Jomo's trial in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 9?

5. How is Ngotho described in the beginning of the novel?

6. Why is Kamau upset about Nganga in Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 2?

7. Where is the setting established in Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 1? During what time period is the story set?

8. What is Njoroge's religious faith? How is this demonstrated in Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 5?

9. How does Njoroge describe Stephen Howlands in Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 4?

10. How does Njoroge feel about attending school? How does he discover he will attend in Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapter 1?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the themes of oppression, race, and colonial expansion in Weep Not, Child. When did the British colonize Kenya? For how long was it colonized? How were the native Kenyan people affected by British colonization? How does the author explore this topic in the novel?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the character of Njoroge as the protagonist of Weep Not, Child. How old is Njoroge when the novel begins? How old is he when it ends? What transformation does Njoroge's character undertake in the course of the story?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss education as a theme in Weep Not, Child. What is the meaning of education to Njoroge and the members of his family and his community? How is education perceived differently by the characters in this novel than it is in your family, culture, and community? How is it similar?

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