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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 1: Chapter 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?
(a) In memory of the grandmother's sister who died without issue.
(b) To bring good luck and prosperity to the baby.
(c) To honor the spirits who answered their prayer.
(d) To celebrate the birth of the baby.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the Market where the three travelers finally reached after their long journey?
(a) Gem.
(b) Kisuma.
(c) Kisumu.
(d) Sakwa.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the attitude of Kenyans towards work?
(a) They are lazy and unproductive.
(b) They have a great capacity for work.
(c) They are only willing to work for high pay
(d) They are unwilling to work in agriculture.

4. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the advice given by Jomo Kenyatta to his people?
(a) To continue to fight for their independence.
(b) To seek revenge on the white man.
(c) To move to the cities for better opportunities.
(d) To forget and forgive.

5. In Part 4: Chapter 3, what does Aoro hope to have after completing his internship?
(a) The right to carry arms.
(b) The right to ask a boy to marry him.
(c) The right to buy supplies whenever he needs.
(d) Freedom, a few other human rights, and the right to ask a girl to marry him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4: Chapter 7, which child is an all-round student?

2. In Part 4: Chapter 7, which child has a reputation for being tough?

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 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?

(see the answer key)

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