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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 63 - 70.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does John's father tell him they will go the next day when they first speak at the start of the story?
(a) Church.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) Schol.
(d) The shops.

2. In what ways is it said that "many young men tried to serve two masters" (67)?
(a) They got married to girls who had converted.
(b) They went to church on the weekend and studied during the week.
(c) They went to church by day and met with girlfriends at night.
(d) They brought their girlfriends to church.

3. What does John's father hope to protect his son from?
(a) Danger.
(b) Evil influences.
(c) Disease.
(d) Not getting a good education.

4. Why do so many at the tea shop know that John is soon heading for school in Uganda?
(a) He told everyone when he arrived at the tea shop.
(b) HIs father told everyone at church.
(c) It was in the Swahili newspaper.
(d) His mother had told everyone.

5. What is the main character's name?
(a) John.
(b) Joseph.
(c) Steven.
(d) Paul.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John's father ask him what he has done after asking him to sit at the start of the story?

2. What image does John see when he looks at Wamuhu as they are walking in the evening?

3. What is the old woman who passes John while he walks alone carrying?

4. What word does John's mother use to describe how he treats his son?

5. How much time does John say he has before going away to school at the start of the story?

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