The Return by Ngugi wa Thiong'o
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does this description from “The Return” foreshadow about Kamau’s return home? He walked on, however, unmindful of the dust and ground under his feet. Yet with every step he seemed more and more conscious of the hardness and apparent animosity of the road.
It will require complete concentration.
It will be over quickly.
It may never entirely end.
It may not be friendly and pleasant.
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does Kamau’s meeting with the women drawing water in “The Return” most clearly present an example of situational irony?
He recognizes Wanjiku, but then he remembers the death of her son.
He expects to be greeted warmly, but instead he is ignored and rejected
He remembers only a few of the women from his village.
He remembers Wanjiku’s sweet smile and hopes that she will offer him food.
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of these events from “The Return” is the best example of situational irony?
Kamau’s exhilaration at realizing that the Honia River still flows
Kamau’s first view of his father and recognition that he has aged
Kamau’s loss of his bundle as he tries to remove his coat by the river
Kamau’s hopes of seeing Muthoni and his discovery that she has left
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Determine a theme or central idea of a text.
"The Return" includes many aspects of human life: trust, loyalty, and betrayal; life and death; the passage of time; and the effects of political actions on day-to-day life. What is one possible theme, or central message, of the story.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does this passage from mainly tell you about Kamau’s time in prison? He had suffered many humiliations, and he had not resisted. Was there any need? But his soul and all the vigor of his manhood had rebelled and bled with rage and bitterness
He tried unsuccessfully to escape and was beaten for it
He was treated with respect except when he showed his anger.
He worked at getting along despite the hardships, and he hid his resentment
He was ashamed to be in prison and disguised that shame with heated words
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CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does Kamau’s father “stare with unbelieving eyes” when he first sees Kamau?
He fears Kamau’s sympathy.
He expects Kamau to take his house.
He thought that his son was no longer alive
He believed that his son had left Kenya.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Define situational irony and provide an example from 'The Return'.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is what everyone predicted.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is exactly as expected.
Situational irony is when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected. An example from 'The Return' is when the protagonist returns home, only to find that his home has changed and he no longer feels a sense of belonging there.
An example from 'The Return' is when the protagonist returns home and everything is exactly the same as he left it.
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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