The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

9th Grade

25 Qs

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The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Medium

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 15+ times

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

As Kamau walks down the road in "The Return," why does he look straight ahead?

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

7.

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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