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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Girl Child (Chapters 1 - 6).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?
(a) He accepts it without question.
(b) He protests against it vehemently.
(c) He tries to negotiate a lower price.
(d) He suggests a higher price for the bride.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?
(a) They are confused and do not know how to react.
(b) They are indifferent and do not care.
(c) They are angry and insulted by her words.
(d) They are supportive and encourage her to leave.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
(a) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.
(b) A swift moving little metal house.
(c) A long snaking metal line.
(d) A caterpillar carrying many goods.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?
(a) That the protagonist should apologize to her husband's family.
(b) That the husband should bring a goat to appease the protagonist's mother.
(c) That the protagonist should stay with her family permanently.
(d) That the protagonist should go back to her husband's house with him.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?

(see the answer key)

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