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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 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.
(b) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.
(c) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.
(d) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great spirit who created Ramogi and his brothers?
(a) Rachuonyo.
(b) Were.
(c) Sakwa.
(d) Nyar Nam.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the chief think might have happened to Obura?
(a) He is kidnapped by someone.
(b) He is lost in the forest.
(c) He has decided to run away.
(d) He has gone hunting without telling anyone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?

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