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

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?
(a) The child was sickly but still alive.
(b) The child was healthy and happy.
(c) The child died at the age of two.
(d) Nyabera did not have any children Answer: b) The child died at the age of two.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why do some people prophesy that Awiti will not get married if she continues to show her intelligence openly?
(a) Because men were intimidated by intelligent women.
(b) Because education was not considered necessary for women.
(c) Because they believed it would be a catastrophe for a man to marry an intelligent woman.
(d) Because men preferred women who were not educated.

5. In Part 2: Chapter 10, how do the people in the parish view Father Peter?
(a) As a priest who took his calling for granted.
(b) As a beloved and dedicated figure.
(c) As an ineffective and disorganized figure.
(d) As a beloved and dedicated figure.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?

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

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

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