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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 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?
(a) Sirikal.
(b) The white people.
(c) The Germans.
(d) The people of Ramogi.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?
(a) To bring good luck and prosperity to the baby.
(b) To honor the spirits who answered their prayer.
(c) To celebrate the birth of the baby.
(d) In memory of the grandmother's sister who died without issue.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the purpose of the tero in Nyabera's culture?
(a) To keep the dead man's name and lineage alive.
(b) To provide for the widow and her children.
(c) To ensure the widow did not remarry.
(d) To give the husband rights over the woman.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?
(a) Adoyo.
(b) Nyar-Alego.
(c) Obanda.
(d) Akelo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great spirit who created Ramogi and his brothers?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 8, why does it take Elizabeth three times to write back to Mark?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Elizabeth believe about her marriage with Mark?

(see the answer key)

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