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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 immediately begins making plans to search for Obura herself.
(b) She becomes angry and yells at everyone.
(c) She faints and lays prostrate on her papyrus pallet.
(d) She laughs and said she knew all along that Obura is just playing a joke on them.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.
(b) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.
(c) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.
(d) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what does the term 'DO' refer to in the passage (69)?
(a) A white man.
(b) A black man.
(c) A big chief.
(d) A tribunal of elders.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the main attraction of Nyabera's husband?

(see the answer key)

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