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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: "The Waning Light," Chapters 5 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Suzannah's first child?
(a) Peter.
(b) Andrew.
(c) Stephen.
(d) Jason.

2. Who is the big daughter of Jacobo?
(a) Lucia.
(b) Memsahib.
(c) Nyokabi.
(d) Njeri.

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

4. What is the name of God's tree in the creation story related by Ngotho in Chapter 2?
(a) Mukuyu.
(b) Kipanga.
(c) Maua.
(d) Mwihaki.

5. Who is Ngotho's first wife?
(a) Lucia.
(b) Juliana.
(c) Njeri.
(d) Nyokabi.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Njoroge associate Eve from the Bible?

2. What city can be seen in the distance from the hill at Njoroge's home?

3. Who does Kamau say Boro called Jomo in Chapter 5?

4. Who is Lucia's mother?

5. Who is the male teacher that Njoroge recalls teaching his first lesson in school?

(see the answer key)

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