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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the cause of the baby's prolonged crying and colic?
(a) An upset stomach.
(b) A spell cast by an evil enemy.
(c) Improper naming.
(d) Being held wrong.

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 unconcerned and dismisses the matter.
(d) He is angry and confrontational.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what happens to Akoko in the middle of the night?

(see the answer key)

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