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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapters 3 - 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Njoroge end up in Mwihaki's class in Chapter 4?
(a) He is sent to the girls' school.
(b) He is promoted one grade.
(c) He is demoted one grade.
(d) He is held back for one grade.

2. Njuka is the name that is given to whom, according to the narrator in Chapter 2?
(a) A newcomer.
(b) An Indian boy.
(c) A baby.
(d) A white man.

3. How many wives does the village carpenter have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

4. Who is the big son of Jacobo?
(a) Njeri.
(b) Isaka.
(c) John.
(d) Ngotho.

5. What is the name of the village were Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?
(a) Mahua.
(b) Garissa.
(c) Meru.
(d) Embu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Ngotho's employer's wife who is described as being too thin?

2. At what kind of factory do many of the black people earn their living in Kipanga?

3. What is the area in central Kenya called where Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?

4. What is Kamau apprenticeshipping to become in Chapter 1?

5. In what season does Njoroge's homeland become green and adorned with white flowers?

(see the answer key)

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