The River and the Source Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The River and the Source Quiz | Four Week Quiz A

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Girl Child (Chapters 7 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?
(a) A type of spear used by the warriors of Jodongo.
(b) A man of great style and fashion.
(c) A type of animal that lives in the savanna country of Sakwa.
(d) A type of tree that grows in the Great Lake area.

2. 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 man from the next village named Okumu Angolo.
(d) A wealthy man from her village.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?
(a) Onyango Randar.
(b) Nyar Nam.
(c) Lela Kabanda.
(d) Were.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does the story suggest about the status of women in the society described?
(a) Women are subordinate to men and face many disadvantages.
(b) Women have no role in the politics or governance of the society.
(c) Women are treated with respect and given equal opportunities.
(d) Women have equal rights and opportunities as men.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what do the DO suggest should happen after their meeting?
(a) The woman should forget about the matter.
(b) The woman should bring her appeal in three months to the visiting District Commissioner.
(c) The DO would decide the matter in a few days.
(d) The brother should be declared the rightful chief of Sakwa.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?

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

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?

(see the answer key)

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