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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?
(a) Obura.
(b) Nyabera.
(c) Owuor.
(d) Otieno.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?
(a) To receive a blessing from the elders.
(b) To plot their next move.
(c) To share their story of the vanquishing of the Yimbo men.
(d) To rest and eat.

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 protagonist should go back to her husband's house with him.
(c) That the protagonist should stay with her family permanently.
(d) That the husband should bring a goat to appease the protagonist's mother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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 4, what is Nyar Asembo's main concern in the passage?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?

(see the answer key)

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