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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 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?
(a) The text does not mention his feelings on the matter.
(b) He is indifferent to having more daughters.
(c) He is angry and frustrated about having more daughters.
(d) He is proud of having more daughters.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?
(a) They think she is average-looking.
(b) They think she is unattractive.
(c) They do not comment on her appearance.
(d) They think she is the most beautiful woman they had ever seen.

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

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?
(a) Being too controlling over her husband.
(b) Being lazy and wasting their wealth.
(c) Having too many children.
(d) Being involved in witchcraft.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what advice does Aloo give to the protagonist?

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

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the chief's initial reaction to the birth of his eighth child?

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