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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 5, how does Owuor Kembo, the protagonist's husband, respond to her leaving?
(a) He is angry and confrontational.
(b) He apologizes and takes full responsibility for the situation.
(c) He is unconcerned and dismisses the matter.
(d) He is surprised and confused.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?
(a) To prepare him to take over as the chief.
(b) To seek his help in her struggle for power.
(c) To give him a better life than she could provide.
(d) To protect him from Otieno Kembo and his family.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?
(a) She remains silent and does not respond.
(b) She defends herself and denies practicing witchcraft.
(c) She apologizes and promises to change her ways.
(d) She admits to practicing witchcraft.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?
(a) She becomes angry and yells at everyone.
(b) She immediately begins making plans to search for Obura herself.
(c) She faints and lays prostrate on her papyrus pallet.
(d) She laughs and said she knew all along that Obura is just playing a joke on them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, how do the people feel about their chief and his family?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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