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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 4: Chapter 4, who owns a company and is very wealthy in the protagonist's girlfriend's family?
(a) The oldest brother.
(b) Kamau.
(c) Aoro.
(d) Timothy.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what was the color of the white chief's hair?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Black.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the herdsman tell the chief about Obura and the third man?
(a) That Obura is a liar.
(b) They are seen together before they leave.
(c) Obura owe the third man money.
(d) They are fighting before they leave.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the purpose of the tero in Nyabera's culture?
(a) To keep the dead man's name and lineage alive.
(b) To ensure the widow did not remarry.
(c) To give the husband rights over the woman.
(d) To provide for the widow and her children.

5. In Part 3: Chapter 9, why does Vera think it is important for Becky to tell their parents about her engagement to John?
(a) Because John is a pilot.
(b) Because John is white and their father might react badly.
(c) Because Becky is her sister and it is her duty to tell their parents.
(d) Because it will make her seem important.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does the catechist notice about Akoko that led him to build a house for her?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 3, what do Aoro and his siblings do at the river?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what do the DO suggest should happen after their meeting?

(see the answer key)

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