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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 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?
(a) To scare them and keep them alert.
(b) To entertain them during the journey.
(c) As a bounden duty to transmit the history of the tribe from generation to generation.
(d) As a pastime.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the meaning of the marks on the bracelet Nyabera unearthed?
(a) They are her brother's initials.
(b) They hold a secret message.
(c) They are secret codes.
(d) They are meaningless.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is too lazy to help with household chores.
(b) He is acting strange and reflective.
(c) He is always getting into trouble.
(d) He is failing in school.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?
(a) He is tired of people talking about his monogamous state.
(b) He wants his son to look like him.
(c) He has always wanted a son.
(d) He does not want any more children.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 12, how does Akoko's nephews feel about the DO's decision?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what was the color of the white chief's hair?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?

(see the answer key)

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