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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Art of Giving (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?
(a) A man she met in the city.
(b) A man she met during her brother's funeral.
(c) A wealthy man from her village.
(d) A man from the next village named Okumu Angolo.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the chief think might have happened to Obura?
(a) He has gone hunting without telling anyone.
(b) He is lost in the forest.
(c) He is kidnapped by someone.
(d) He has decided to run away.

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

4. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why is it difficult for girls to get an education during that time?
(a) They do not have access to schools.
(b) They are considered inferior to boys.
(c) The purpose of their existence is marriage and childbearing.
(d) They are not interested in education.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?
(a) He suggests a higher price for the bride.
(b) He tries to negotiate a lower price.
(c) He protests against it vehemently.
(d) He accepts it without question.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 3, what does Nyabera insist her mother and child call her when she returned to Yimbo?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what advice does Aloo give to the protagonist?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?

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