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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Variable Winds (Chapters 1 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 10, how do the people in the parish view Father Peter?
(a) As an ineffective and disorganized figure.
(b) As a beloved and dedicated figure.
(c) As a priest who took his calling for granted.
(d) As a beloved and dedicated figure.

2. In Part 3: Chapter 7, who is Tommy Muhambe?
(a) Vera's brother.
(b) Vera's admirer.
(c) Vera's teacher.
(d) Vera's father.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what is the significance of Good Friday at the mission church?
(a) The church would be closed and no one was allowed to enter.
(b) The church would be stripped bare and the large crucifix would be covered.
(c) The church would be decorated with flowers and candles.
(d) The church would hold a special Mass for the community.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?
(a) To exercise.
(b) To vent frustration.
(c) To summon the spirits.
(d) To show respect.

5. In Part 3: Chapter 9, what does Becky reveal to her sister Vera that shocks her?
(a) She has a friend who pays for her flat.
(b) She is jealous of Vera all her life.
(c) She is getting married next month.
(d) She is left money from her aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 5, Why did Elizabeth insist on going to the National Hospital?

4. In Part 4: Chapter 7, how old is Mugo, Wandia's youngest son?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 3, what does Nyabera's mother tell her when she expresses her longing to go back to the mission?

(see the answer key)

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