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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 name of the chief's newborn son?
(a) Owuor.
(b) Otieno.
(c) Owang’ Sino.
(d) Akoko.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
(a) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.
(b) A caterpillar carrying many goods.
(c) A long snaking metal line.
(d) A swift moving little metal house.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?
(a) He does not want any more children.
(b) He wants his son to look like him.
(c) He is tired of people talking about his monogamous state.
(d) He has always wanted a son.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the chief's initial reaction to the birth of his eighth child?
(a) He is surprised that the baby cries so loudly.
(b) He is indifferent.
(c) He is disappointed that it is a daughter.
(d) He is excited to have another son.

5. 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 seek permission to explore the area.
(b) To ask for food and shelter.
(c) To request the chief's help in a war.
(d) To propose a marriage alliance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?

(see the answer key)

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