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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Art of Giving (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?
(a) Owuor.
(b) Akoko.
(c) Owang’ Sino.
(d) Otieno.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does Akoko do after realizing the power struggle for the chiefdom has reached a bitter stage?
(a) She seeks support from outside her village.
(b) She takes her grandson to her brother, Oloo in Yimbo.
(c) She dispenses with the venerated Council of Jodongo.
(d) She marries two new husbands to consolidate her power.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?
(a) Were.
(b) Nyar Nam.
(c) Onyango Randar.
(d) Lela Kabanda.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 8, why does it take Elizabeth three times to write back to Mark?
(a) She did not receive his letters.
(b) She is too busy.
(c) She does not like him.
(d) She is nervous about what to say.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?
(a) She admits to practicing witchcraft.
(b) She remains silent and does not respond.
(c) She defends herself and denies practicing witchcraft.
(d) She apologizes and promises to change her ways.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?

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

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what does Elizabeth want to do before her grandmother's death?

(see the answer key)

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