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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What image does John see when he looks at Wamuhu as they are walking in the evening?
(a) His mother.
(b) Their baby.
(c) God.
(d) His father.

2. What does John's father tell him he does not want him to hear of before dismissing John from their conversation at the start of the story?
(a) He does not want to hear of any trouble.
(b) He does not want to hear that John is not doing well in school.
(c) He does not want to hear John is disobeying his mother.
(d) He does not want to hear that John has a girlfriend.

3. What does Wamuhu's mother tell John Wamuhu will do when she gets back to the hut if he waits?
(a) Make him tea.
(b) Make him dinner.
(c) Read the Bible with him.
(d) Go for a walk with him.

4. What is John's father's occupation?
(a) Preacher.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Farmer.
(d) Teacher.

5. What word does John's mother use to describe how he treats his son?
(a) Threaten.
(b) Antagonize.
(c) Admonish.
(d) Persecute.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what ways is it said that "many young men tried to serve two masters" (67)?

2. What did John's father feel about those he knew who had not been saved?

3. Who does John think might be the most beautiful girl in Limuru?

4. As Wamuhu walks away, what does John feel she might be doing to him?

5. What would Stanley do to anyone in the church who broke his strict moral rules?

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