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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?
(a) Adoyo.
(b) Akelo.
(c) Nyar-Alego.
(d) Obanda.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does Owuor Kembo, the protagonist's husband, respond to her leaving?
(a) He apologizes and takes full responsibility for the situation.
(b) He is surprised and confused.
(c) He is angry and confrontational.
(d) He is unconcerned and dismisses the matter.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?
(a) To kidnap Akoko.
(b) To feast with Akoko and her family.
(c) To engage in wrestling duels.
(d) To initiate Akoko into the tribe.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what advice does Aloo give to the protagonist?
(a) To leave her husband and start a new life.
(b) To exercise self-control and think before acting.
(c) To seek revenge against those who have wronged her.
(d) To fight back against her in-laws and husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is Nyar Asembo's main concern in the passage?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?

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

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?

(see the answer key)

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