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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Girl Child (Chapters 7 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?
(a) He is indifferent to having more daughters.
(b) He is angry and frustrated about having more daughters.
(c) He is proud of having more daughters.
(d) The text does not mention his feelings on the matter.

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 kidnap Akoko.
(c) To initiate Akoko into the tribe.
(d) To feast with Akoko and her family.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the Market where the three travelers finally reached after their long journey?
(a) Gem.
(b) Kisumu.
(c) Kisuma.
(d) Sakwa.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?
(a) The child was sickly but still alive.
(b) Nyabera did not have any children Answer: b) The child died at the age of two.
(c) The child was healthy and happy.
(d) The child died at the age of two.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera grieving for?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her brother.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who forms something like the council of Jodongo, only much bigger, to make sure that everyone lives in peace according to the new law?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?

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