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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 7, how long are the search parties gone?
(a) Four nights and four days.
(b) One night and one day.
(c) Three nights and three days.
(d) Two nights and two days.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does the story suggest about the status of women in the society described?
(a) Women have no role in the politics or governance of the society.
(b) Women are subordinate to men and face many disadvantages.
(c) Women have equal rights and opportunities as men.
(d) Women are treated with respect and given equal opportunities.

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the significance of reciting the history of the tribe or clan according to Akoko?
(a) It is a way to assert one's dominance over others.
(b) It is a way to scare children into respecting their elders.
(c) It is a way to pass the time during long journeys.
(d) It is a duty to ensure that the history of the tribe is preserved and passed down through generations.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?
(a) To honor the spirits who answered their prayer.
(b) To bring good luck and prosperity to the baby.
(c) In memory of the grandmother's sister who died without issue.
(d) To celebrate the birth of the baby.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great warrior who could change his form into anything at all?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the main attraction of Nyabera's husband?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?

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

(see the answer key)

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