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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 the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.
(b) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.
(c) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.
(d) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She thinks he is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She loves him deeply.
(d) She despises him.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?
(a) As a pastime.
(b) As a bounden duty to transmit the history of the tribe from generation to generation.
(c) To scare them and keep them alert.
(d) To entertain them during the journey.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?
(a) She feels indifferent about it.
(b) She feels happy and relieved.
(c) She feels it was a great wound in her heart.
(d) She feels angry and vengeful.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the significance of reciting the history of the tribe or clan according to Akoko?
(a) It is a way to scare children into respecting their elders.
(b) It is a duty to ensure that the history of the tribe is preserved and passed down through generations.
(c) It is a way to assert one's dominance over others.
(d) It is a way to pass the time during long journeys.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?

(see the answer key)

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