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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 animal that lives in the savanna country of Sakwa.
(b) A type of spear used by the warriors of Jodongo.
(c) A type of tree that grows in the Great Lake area.
(d) A man of great style and fashion.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who forms something like the council of Jodongo, only much bigger, to make sure that everyone lives in peace according to the new law?
(a) The Germans.
(b) The white people.
(c) The people of Ramogi.
(d) Sirikal.

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?
(a) She admits to practicing witchcraft.
(b) She remains silent and does not respond.
(c) She defends herself and denies practicing witchcraft.
(d) She apologizes and promises to change her ways.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the reason behind Akoko's decision to seek the sirikal's intervention?

(see the answer key)

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