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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 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?
(a) That the protagonist should stay with her family permanently.
(b) That the protagonist should go back to her husband's house with him.
(c) That the protagonist should apologize to her husband's family.
(d) That the husband should bring a goat to appease the protagonist's mother.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?
(a) To show respect.
(b) To summon the spirits.
(c) To vent frustration.
(d) To exercise.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?
(a) They are indifferent and do not care.
(b) They are angry and insulted by her words.
(c) They are confused and do not know how to react.
(d) They are supportive and encourage her to leave.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?
(a) By giving her gifts.
(b) By taking her on a trip.
(c) By scolding her for not crying.
(d) By telling her stories about her brother.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the significance of reciting the history of the tribe or clan according to Akoko?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?

(see the answer key)

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