The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o

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

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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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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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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

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If a farm is described as sprawling, what is most likely true about it? Base your answer on the meaning of sprawling.

• It is in a valley

• It is old and run-down

• It is no longer productive

• It is spread over many acres

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Which of the following best illustrates the meaning of serpentine?

• The fox cleverly waited until the farmer has gone to bed.

• We cleaned the paintbrushes before putting them away.

• The highway climbed in hairpin curves up the mountain.

• She noticed that the walls of the cave felt clammy.

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If a neighborhood is described as compact, what is most likely true about it? Base your answer on the meaning of compact.

• It features a central square.

• The people make their own rules.

• Houses are tightly crowded together.

• Most buildings were recently constructed.

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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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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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