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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 9, who is Nyabera grieving for?
(a) Her father.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her mother.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?
(a) As a sacred and unbreakable bond.
(b) As a way for men to own women body and soul.
(c) As a transactional relationship based on cattle.
(d) As a source of pride for the woman's family.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?
(a) A type of tree that grows in the Great Lake area.
(b) A man of great style and fashion.
(c) A type of animal that lives in the savanna country of Sakwa.
(d) A type of spear used by the warriors of Jodongo.

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

5. 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) Obura owe the third man money.
(c) They are fighting before they leave.
(d) They are seen together before they leave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?

(see the answer key)

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