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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 the significance of being the mikai of a chief?
(a) The mikai is the chief's representative in council meetings.
(b) The mikai is the chief's spiritual advisor.
(c) The mikai is the chief's favorite wife.
(d) The mikai is the chief's personal servant.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?
(a) To engage in wrestling duels.
(b) To feast with Akoko and her family.
(c) To initiate Akoko into the tribe.
(d) To kidnap Akoko.

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

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?
(a) He tries to negotiate a lower price.
(b) He protests against it vehemently.
(c) He accepts it without question.
(d) He suggests a higher price for the bride.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?

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

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

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

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