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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 2: Chapter 6, what subjects are taught in the newly founded primary school?
(a) English, Mathematics, Geography, Nature Study and History.
(b) Only Nature Study, Mathematics and Geography.
(c) Only religion, reading and simple arithmetic.
(d) Only History, Geography and English.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
(a) A caterpillar carrying many goods.
(b) A swift moving little metal house.
(c) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.
(d) A long snaking metal line.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 1, why does Ogoma Kwach neglect his wife after marrying Nyabera?
(a) He wants to have a son with Nyabera to have a foothold on her wealth.
(b) He is following the spirits' directions.
(c) He is in love with Nyabera.
(d) He is tired of his wife.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?
(a) To request the chief's help in a war.
(b) To seek permission to explore the area.
(c) To propose a marriage alliance.
(d) To ask for food and shelter.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does the story suggest about the status of women in the society described?
(a) Women are treated with respect and given equal opportunities.
(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 subordinate to men and face many disadvantages.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who forms something like the council of Jodongo, only much bigger, to make sure that everyone lives in peace according to the new law?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?

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