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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 (Parts IV-V): "The Language of African Fiction".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About how often was the Ituĩka ceremony held by the Agĩkũyũ?
(a) Every 15 years.
(b) Every 30 years.
(c) Every 25 years.
(d) Every 10 years.

2. When did the author begin attending Makerere University College?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1959.
(c) 1952.
(d) 1955.

3. What was the approximate population of Kamĩrĩĩthũ in 1975?
(a) 10,000.
(b) 15,000.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 20,000.

4. What does the word "axiomatic" mean, as used in Chapter 1, Part I?
(a) Self-evident.
(b) Subjugating.
(c) Arbitrary.
(d) Mean-spirited.

5. What does the author say the real aim of colonialism was in Chapter 1, Part V?
(a) To control the people's history.
(b) To control the people's community.
(c) To control the people's beliefs.
(d) To control the people's wealth.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, Part I, the author asserts, "The choice of language and the use to which language is put is central to" what (4)?

2. For how long was Gakaara wa Wanjaũ imprisoned for his writings in Gĩkũyũ?

3. Makerere University College, Ibadam University College, and the Ghana University College were all overseas colleges under the umbrella of what institution?

4. What did a very cruel prison superintendent warn Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o against writing?

5. By what number was Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o called in prison?

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