Minutes of Glory Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Which family member is the focus of the narrator’s story in "Without a Shadow of a Doubt"? (from Part IV – Shadows and Priests, "Without a Shadow of a Doubt" )

His uncle.

His father.

His brother.

His grandfather.

2.

What are the metaphoric values of the smells described in "The Mubenzi Tribesman"? (from Part III – Secret Lives “The Mubenzi Tribesman” )

Waruhiu’s smell represents the unhappiness of his lonely life before prison; the smell of the air represents the joy of his reunion with his parents..

Waruhiu’s smell represents the unhappiness of his imprisonment; the smell of the air represents his hopes for the future.

Waruhiu’s smell represents the unhappiness of his imprisonment; the smell of the air represents the joy of his actual reunion with Ruth.

Waruhiu’s smell represents the unhappiness of his past relationship with Ruth; the smell of the air represents his hopes for the future.

3.

Who is Wanjiru? (from Part III – Secret Lives, “Minutes of Glory.”)

Beatrice, and “Wanjiru” is her Kenyan name.

The man from whom Beatrice steals the money.

The woman who secretly admires Beatrice.

Beatrice, and “Wanjiru” is the name she gives the men who pay her for sex. .

4.

In "The Mubenzi Tribesman," what does Ruth say she will do if Waruhiu does not go away? (from Part III – Secret Lives “The Mubenzi Tribesman” )

She threatens to kill him.

She threatens to keep him from seeing his children..

She threatens to be unfaithful.

She threatens to call the police.

5.

What kind of bird appears to Mangara? (from Part II – Fighters and Martyrs, Section 1)

A black bird.

A red bird.

An eagle.

A dove.

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