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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 11, what does the term 'DO' refer to in the passage (69)?
(a) A white man.
(b) A big chief.
(c) A black man.
(d) A tribunal of elders.

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

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 people of Ramogi.
(b) The white people.
(c) The Germans.
(d) Sirikal.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, why does Akoko say she will request a separation?

(see the answer key)

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