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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, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?
(a) She faints and lays prostrate on her papyrus pallet.
(b) She laughs and said she knew all along that Obura is just playing a joke on them.
(c) She becomes angry and yells at everyone.
(d) She immediately begins making plans to search for Obura herself.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?
(a) To prepare him to take over as the chief.
(b) To protect him from Otieno Kembo and his family.
(c) To seek his help in her struggle for power.
(d) To give him a better life than she could provide.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 10, who takes over the chief's stool after the death of the previous chief?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?

(see the answer key)

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