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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 a nyadhi, according to the text?
(a) A type of tree that grows in the Great Lake area.
(b) A type of animal that lives in the savanna country of Sakwa.
(c) A man of great style and fashion.
(d) A type of spear used by the warriors of Jodongo.

2. 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 show respect.
(d) To summon the spirits.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?
(a) She feels angry and vengeful.
(b) She feels happy and relieved.
(c) She feels it was a great wound in her heart.
(d) She feels indifferent about it.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?
(a) Owuor.
(b) Owang’ Sino.
(c) Otieno.
(d) Akoko.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?

2. 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?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?

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

(see the answer key)

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