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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 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?
(a) He is tired of people talking about his monogamous state.
(b) He wants his son to look like him.
(c) He has always wanted a son.
(d) He does not want any more children.
2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
(a) A swift moving little metal house.
(b) A caterpillar carrying many goods.
(c) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.
(d) A long snaking metal line.
3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?
(a) To ask for food and shelter.
(b) To request the chief's help in a war.
(c) To seek permission to explore the area.
(d) To propose a marriage alliance.
4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?
(a) Having too many children.
(b) Being too controlling over her husband.
(c) Being lazy and wasting their wealth.
(d) Being involved in witchcraft.
5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.
(b) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.
(c) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.
(d) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?
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