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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 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is always getting into trouble.
(b) He is too lazy to help with household chores.
(c) He is failing in school.
(d) He is acting strange and reflective.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what does Elizabeth want to do before her grandmother's death?
(a) Get another job.
(b) Get married, have children, and enjoy great grandchildren.
(c) Sign up for citizenship.
(d) Sign up for classes.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.
(b) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.
(c) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.
(d) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the meaning of the marks on the bracelet Nyabera unearthed?
(a) They are meaningless.
(b) They are secret codes.
(c) They hold a secret message.
(d) They are her brother's initials.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what was the color of the white chief's hair?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 12, according to Chik, what should the brother have done?

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

(see the answer key)

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