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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. Where does Stephen move in Chapter 15?

2. What is the English translation of the phrase "Mikono juu" (100)?

3. Where has Mwihaki's brother actually gone, according to the narrative in Chapter 13?

4. What currency is being used at the dress shop in Chapter 16?

5. Who walks with Njoroge to the Christian gathering in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Njoroge taken when he is taken from school in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 15? Why?

2. Why does Ngotho express hope in Njoroge in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 13?

3. What does Njoroge attempt to do in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 18? What stops him?

4. What has Ngotho done that brings conflict and pain to his family in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 15? Why has he committed this act?

5. What is the dynamic between Mwihaki and Njoroge when they meet on the hill in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 13?

6. What is described as Boro's driving force in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 12? Why?

7. How has Mr. Howlands come to feel about his work in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 12?

8. What message is pinned to Njoroge's school in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 10? Who is it from?

9. Where is Njoroge working in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 17? How does he feel about his employment?

10. Where does Njoroge meet Stephen in Part 2: "Darkness Falls," Chapter 14? How is Stephen described?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze and discuss the narrative style of Weep Not, Child. Is the story related in the present, past, or future tense? Is the narrator involved in the action of the story? What are the impacts of each of these choices?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the mood and tone of Weep Not, Child in the beginning, the middle, and the end. How would you characterize the atmosphere of the book in the opening? How does this atmosphere transition in "Interlude"? How does Part 2 differ in mood and tone than Part 1?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and discuss the character of Boro in Weep Not, Child. How did Boro's experiences in World War II affect him? How is Boro affected by the growing independence movement? What actions does Boro take that impact the plot of the story?

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