The River and the Source Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The River and the Source Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?
(a) He is angry and frustrated about having more daughters.
(b) He is proud of having more daughters.
(c) He is indifferent to having more daughters.
(d) The text does not mention his feelings on the matter.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?
(a) Otieno.
(b) Nyabera.
(c) Owuor.
(d) Obura.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?
(a) To rest and eat.
(b) To receive a blessing from the elders.
(c) To plot their next move.
(d) To share their story of the vanquishing of the Yimbo men.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what do the DO suggest should happen after their meeting?
(a) The woman should forget about the matter.
(b) The brother should be declared the rightful chief of Sakwa.
(c) The DO would decide the matter in a few days.
(d) The woman should bring her appeal in three months to the visiting District Commissioner.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does Owuor Kembo, the protagonist's husband, respond to her leaving?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?

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

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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