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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 the male teacher that Njoroge recalls teaching his first lesson in school?
(a) Michael.
(b) Boro.
(c) Nganga.
(d) Isaka.

2. What is the area in central Kenya called where Njoroge lives in Chapter 1?
(a) Uasin Gishu.
(b) Nyanza.
(c) Kikuyuland.
(d) Baringo.

3. The bush around what kind of trees is said to be a holy place in Chapter 2?
(a) Banana trees.
(b) Fig trees.
(c) Oak trees.
(d) Sycamore trees.

4. Who is Ngotho's second wife?
(a) Nyokabi.
(b) Njeri.
(c) Nganga.
(d) Lucia.

5. What Kenyan dish is Nyokabi making when Njoroge and his father talk about the approaching of school beginning in Chapter 4?
(a) Irio.
(b) Ugali.
(c) Pilaf.
(d) Githeri.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the answer when the teachers asks of the sound "U-u-u-u-u-u" "What animal says this?" (34)?

4. What word in Chapter 6 refers to the Government?

5. What is the local town that is described in Chapter 1?

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