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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 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?
(a) By scolding her for not crying.
(b) By giving her gifts.
(c) By telling her stories about her brother.
(d) By taking her on a trip.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?
(a) A great famine that was coming.
(b) A new religion sweeping across the land.
(c) A new kind of medicine that could cure any disease.
(d) White-skinned people who now ruled most of the land.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?
(a) That the protagonist should apologize to her husband's family.
(b) That the protagonist should go back to her husband's house with him.
(c) That the protagonist should stay with her family permanently.
(d) That the husband should bring a goat to appease the protagonist's mother.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?
(a) Owuor.
(b) Owang’ Sino.
(c) Akoko.
(d) Otieno.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the Market where the three travelers finally reached after their long journey?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?

(see the answer key)

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