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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 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?
(a) It is a sign of her mental instability.
(b) It is a message from her deceased husband.
(c) It is a warning of impending danger.
(d) It is a message from Were, the god of the eye of the sun.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the chief's initial reaction to the birth of his eighth child?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is surprised that the baby cries so loudly.
(c) He is excited to have another son.
(d) He is disappointed that it is a daughter.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?
(a) To show his generosity towards the visitors.
(b) To discourage them from marrying his daughter.
(c) To compensate for the shortage of daughters in his family.
(d) To test their commitment to the marriage alliance.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great spirit who created Ramogi and his brothers?
(a) Rachuonyo.
(b) Were.
(c) Sakwa.
(d) Nyar Nam.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?
(a) He usually ate breakfast early.
(b) He never tells his mother anything.
(c) He usually misses breakfast.
(d) He always hunts at this time.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the meaning of the marks on the bracelet Nyabera unearthed?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?

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