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

2. 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) The text does not mention his feelings on the matter.
(c) He is proud of having more daughters.
(d) He is indifferent to having more daughters.

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?
(a) He never tells his mother anything.
(b) He usually ate breakfast early.
(c) He always hunts at this time.
(d) He usually misses breakfast.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the herdsman tell the chief about Obura and the third man?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, how do the people feel about their chief and his family?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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