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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 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?
(a) The council of Jodongo.
(b) The impossibility of severing a marriage union.
(c) The high esteem in which Owuor Kembo is held.
(d) The support of the people of Yimbo.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?
(a) He accepts it without question.
(b) He protests against it vehemently.
(c) He suggests a higher price for the bride.
(d) He tries to negotiate a lower price.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who arrives in the village wearing a long garb and a red head dress?
(a) A government official.
(b) The chief of Jodongo.
(c) A white garbed person.
(d) A strange man.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the herdsman tell the chief about Obura and the third man?
(a) That Obura is a liar.
(b) They are fighting before they leave.
(c) They are seen together before they leave.
(d) Obura owe the third man money.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?
(a) The name of the widow's village.
(b) The tradition that governed every aspect of the people's life.
(c) The name of the white chief's tribe.
(d) The name of the chief's stool.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera grieving for?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, who takes over the chief's stool after the death of the previous chief?

(see the answer key)

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