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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Love and Life (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?
(a) One night and one day.
(b) Three nights and three days.
(c) Two nights and two days.
(d) Four nights and four days.

2. In Part 3: Chapter 7, what does Mark think of Tommy Muhambe?
(a) He likes him.
(b) He is indifferent towards him.
(c) He does not like him.
(d) He thinks he is a liar.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how do the twins react when they see their father reaching for his main implement of discipline?
(a) They start to cry and begged for mercy.
(b) They blame their older brothers for their misbehavior.
(c) They make up a story to try to get out of trouble.
(d) They keep quiet and try to stay out of trouble.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Owuor help Maria during her time of agony?
(a) He makes her laugh with his jokes.
(b) He reads to her from psalms.
(c) He cooks her meals and cleaned the house.
(d) He gives her money to help her situation.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, who takes over the chief's stool after the death of the previous chief?
(a) Akoko.
(b) Owuor.
(c) Otieno Kembo.
(d) Owang' Sino.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the effect of the Kenyan people's basic love of self?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why is it difficult for girls to get an education during that time?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera grieving for?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great warrior who could change his form into anything at all?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 3, what does Nyabera's mother tell her when she expresses her longing to go back to the mission?

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