As Kamau walks down the road in "The Return," why does he look straight ahead?
The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

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He wants to avoid strangers' eyes
He hates to see the hard, dusty road
He does not wish to recall his bitter past
He hopes to see something that he recognizes
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In "The Return," why does Kamau's first sighting of the Honia River excite him?
The Honia River is still a good source of drinkable water
The river reminds him of his boyhood during better times
The river valley is greener than the surrounding landscape
The Honia River represents the freedom of the Gikuyu people
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In "The Return," why does Kamau expect to receive a hero's welcome?
He comes from a family of royal heroes
He won the war against the colonial forces
He knows that he is meant to rule the village
He was always a favorite who fought for his people
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In "The Return," how does Kamau's father act at first when Kamau returns?
with joy and surprise
with disgust and fury
with pity and despair
with confusion and fear
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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In "The Return," what does Kamau discover when he arrives at his family's home?
He is no longer a favorite of the village, and Karanja's popularity is now greater than his
His father thinks Kamau is dead, and he has sent Kamau's bride, Muthoni, to live elsewhere
Karanja told everyone Kamau is dead, and he has taken off with Kamau's bride, Muthoni
Karanja has told everyone Kamau is in jail, and he has convinced Kamau's family that Kamau is bad
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the passage from "The Return." Kamau made quick, springing steps, his left hand dangling freely by the side of his once white coat, now torn and worn out. His right hand bent at the elbow, held onto a string tied to a small bundle on his slightly drooping back. The bundle, well wrapped with a cotton cloth had once been printed with red flowers now faded out, swing from side to side in harmony with the rhythm of his steps. The bundle help the bitterness and hardships of the years spent in detention camps. What does the passage most clearly tell you about Kamau?
His spirit has been broken
He has been away for some time.
Prison life has taught him many things
His adventures have made him very wealthy
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on details in "The Return," what conclusion can you most logically draw regarding the Gikuyu, Kamau's people?
They live under colonial rule and have been punished for acts of rebellion
They are a proud people who reject those who have been in trouble with the law
They once lived under colonial rule but have liberated their country through war
They are a humble people who will not question the decisions of the ruling authorities.
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