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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 10, what does the story suggest about the status of women in the society described?
(a) Women are subordinate to men and face many disadvantages.
(b) Women have no role in the politics or governance of the society.
(c) Women have equal rights and opportunities as men.
(d) Women are treated with respect and given equal opportunities.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what is the penalty for maintaining a liaison with someone of the opposite sex?
(a) Suspension for a week.
(b) A stern warning from the authorities.
(c) Expulsion from the teacher training college.
(d) A fine of 100 shillings.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 10, how does Vera deal with examination fever?
(a) She studies all night long making notes.
(b) She ignores it and does not study.
(c) She tries to read as many books as possible in a short time.
(d) She stays on top of her work throughout the year and takes breaks when needed.

4. In Part 3: Chapter 8, why does Tommy feel no strong need to sample the market before settling down?
(a) He is not interested in dating other women.
(b) He believes in being faithful to his girlfriend .
(c) He is too busy with his studies to date.
(d) He wants to avoid the fast-moving Mercedes types.

5. In Part 3: Chapter 7, who is Tommy Muhambe?
(a) Vera's teacher.
(b) Vera's brother.
(c) Vera's father.
(d) Vera's admirer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what does Awiti wear on her way to the teacher training college?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why does Becky and Vera have different opinions about Mary?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, according to Chik, what should the brother have done?

(see the answer key)

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