The Return by 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 Honia River represents the freedom of the Gikuyu people

• The river valley is greener than the surrounding landscape.

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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 was always a favorite who fought for his people

• He knows that he is meant to rule the village

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In “The Return,” how does Kamau’s father act at first when Kamau returns?

• with confusion and fear

• with disgust and fury

• with pity and despair

• with joy and surprise

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Why does Karanja most likely tell the villagers that Kamau died in prison?

• He wants to warn other Gikuyu.

• He wants Muthoni to go with him.

• He wants to hurt Kamau’s family

• He wants other villagers to pity him.

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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 no longer productive

• It is spread over many acres

• It is old and run-down.

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Which of the following descriptions best illustrates the meaning of serpentine

• The fox cleverly waited until the farmer had 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

• Houses are tightly crowded together

• It features a central square.

• The people make their own rules.

• Most buildings were recently constructed

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[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 that had once been printed with red flowers now faded out, swung from side to side in harmony with the rhythm of his steps.

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 wealthy.

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Which phrases from the passage best support the answer to Part A?

• quick, springing steps; dangling freely

• white coat; printed with red flowers

• torn and worn out; flowers now faded

• bent at the elbow; swung from side to side

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