Minutes of Glory Quiz

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What is unusual about the way Mo’s mother refers to God in "The Ghost of Michael Jackson"? (from Part IV – Shadows and Priests, “The Ghost of Michael Jackson,” Section 2)

She uses the female pronoun “she.”

She uses the Hebrew term "Yahweh."

She calls God the devil in disguise.

She calls God "Mugumo."

In "The Return," who is Karanja? (from Part II – Fighters and Martyrs, Section 2)

The man who comforted Kamau’s wife in his absence, got her pregnant, and took her away.

The man who comforted Kamau’s wife in his absence, got her pregnant, and killed her for bringing shame to the family.

The man who framed Kamau for a crime he did not commit, the crime that sent him to the detention camp.

Kamau’s best friend in the detention camp.

The attitudes and actions of the priest in "The Ghost of Michael Jackson" echo the attitudes and actions of which characters from other stories in the collection, and why? (from Part IV – Shadows and Priests, “The Ghost of Michael Jackson,” Section 1 )

Kamau in "The Return." Both he and the priest are struggling to return to the joys of their previous lives.

Joshua in “The Village Priest,” and John in “A Meeting in the Dark.” In both stories, male black Kenyans struggle with identity as a result of choosing to stay connected to their indigenous spiritual values.

Joshua in “The Village Priest”, and John in “A Meeting in the Dark”. In both stories, male black Kenyans struggle with identity as a result of adopting Christian beliefs.

Beatrice in "Minutes of Glory." Both she and the priest have relinquished their indigenous identity, and both have gotten into trouble because of their interactions with abusive men.

Which of the stories does the author say was particularly inspired by his brother? (from Prefaces )

“The Ghost of Michael Jackson.”

Every story in the collection.

“Without a Shadow of Doubt.”

The first story of the collection.

In “A Meeting in the Dark,” what is the main reason that John is so conflicted about his impending marriage? (from Part II – Fighters and Martyrs, Section 3)

The woman that he wants to marry has had a baby.

He sees Wamuhu as a betrayal of his father's wishes.

He sees marrying Wamuhu as a betrayal of his traditional faith.

The woman that he wants to marry is pregnant.