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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 12, what do the DO suggest should happen after their meeting?
(a) The woman should bring her appeal in three months to the visiting District Commissioner.
(b) The DO would decide the matter in a few days.
(c) The woman should forget about the matter.
(d) The brother should be declared the rightful chief of Sakwa.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what was the color of the white chief's hair?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 9, why does Vera think it is important for Becky to tell their parents about her engagement to John?
(a) Because John is a pilot.
(b) Because it will make her seem important.
(c) Because John is white and their father might react badly.
(d) Because Becky is her sister and it is her duty to tell their parents.

4. In Part 3: Chapter 8, what was "the Box" in the context of the chapter (175)?
(a) A type of car seen on campus.
(b) A lecture hall.
(c) A popular campus hangout spot.
(d) Women's halls of residence.

5. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the significance of the ceremony performed for Nyabera's daughter Obura?
(a) It is to confuse the evil spirits and enhance the child's chances of survival.
(b) It is a naming ceremony.
(c) It is to celebrate the birth of the child.
(d) It is to ward off any illnesses.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 7, who has benefited most from the two year sojourn with their grandmother?

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

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?

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

(see the answer key)

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