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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 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?
(a) It is a sign of her mental instability.
(b) It is a message from Were, the god of the eye of the sun.
(c) It is a warning of impending danger.
(d) It is a message from her deceased husband.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?
(a) The mikai is the chief's spiritual advisor.
(b) The mikai is the chief's personal servant.
(c) The mikai is the chief's favorite wife.
(d) The mikai is the chief's representative in council meetings.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the reason behind Akoko's decision to seek the sirikal's intervention?
(a) She needs help for her daughter who has lost her sons.
(b) She is afraid for her grandson's life and future.
(c) She wants to punish Otieno Kembo for his excesses.
(d) She wants to claim the chief's stool for herself.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?
(a) As a sacred and unbreakable bond.
(b) As a transactional relationship based on cattle.
(c) As a way for men to own women body and soul.
(d) As a source of pride for the woman's family.

5. 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) Sakwa.
(c) Kisuma.
(d) Kisumu.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?

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

(see the answer key)

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