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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 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?
(a) He usually misses breakfast.
(b) He always hunts at this time.
(c) He usually ate breakfast early.
(d) He never tells his mother anything.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the chief think might have happened to Obura?
(a) He is lost in the forest.
(b) He has decided to run away.
(c) He has gone hunting without telling anyone.
(d) He is kidnapped by someone.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is too lazy to help with household chores.
(b) He is failing in school.
(c) He is acting strange and reflective.
(d) He is always getting into trouble.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?
(a) Being involved in witchcraft.
(b) Being too controlling over her husband.
(c) Having too many children.
(d) Being lazy and wasting their wealth.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?
(a) Like mistresses.
(b) Like slaves.
(c) Like queens.
(d) Like sluts.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, how do the people feel about their chief and his family?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?

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

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the cause of the baby's prolonged crying and colic?

(see the answer key)

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