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

2. In Part 2: Chapter 2, why does Nyabera join a group of travellers on her journey to the mission?
(a) To have company and for safety.
(b) To steal from them.
(c) To learn more about the new religion.
(d) To save time.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why do the doctors suggest terminating the pregnancy?
(a) Mark does not want to have the baby.
(b) The baby has a low chance of survival.
(c) Elizabeth is too sick to carry the baby to term.
(d) The baby is diagnosed with a genetic disorder.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?
(a) It is a sign of her mental instability.
(b) It is a message from Were, the god of the eye of the sun.
(c) It is a warning of impending danger.
(d) It is a message from her deceased husband.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
(a) She loves him deeply.
(b) She thinks he is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She despises him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Maria's mother react when she sees her daughter's face?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?

3. In Part 4: Chapter 8, what is the significance of having children in Africa?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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