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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pp. 58 - 62 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At which point is it said that John's parents stopped being happy?
(a) When his mother got a job.
(b) When John left for college.
(c) After John was born.
(d) When he became a preacher.

2. What words are used to describe the way John's father treats his son, which his wife "was never blind to" (57)?
(a) Tough love.
(b) Unconditional love.
(c) Excessive leniency.
(d) Moral torture.

3. What does Wamuhu's mother say to her husband after John leaves?
(a) She had suspected John liked Wamuhu and that he has a good reputation.
(b) She had been worried something was going on between John and Wamuhu.
(c) She worries Wamuhu will break John's heart because she does not like him.
(d) She feels Wamuhu is far too good for John.

4. What does Wamuhu's father cite as the thing that broke their tribe apart?
(a) The white man's religion.
(b) Education.
(c) Many moved away.
(d) Internal conflict between families.

5. Where is the main character standing as he watches his father walk down the street at the start of the story?
(a) In the doorway of his hut.
(b) Against the tree outside his hut.
(c) At the bus stop.
(d) Ih his room at school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John call the old woman who passes him and asks how he is doing?

2. What is everyone said to know about John's nature?

3. What is the name of the village John lives in and walks alone in at the beginning of "Meeting in the Dark"?

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

5. What does John do before leaving his hut in hopes his father will not know he left?

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