1. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great warrior who could change his form into anything at all?
(a) Tawo Kogot.
(b) Gor Mahia.
(c) Lwanda Magere.
(d) Ogutu Kipapi.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
(a) She thinks he is boring and uninteresting.
(b) She loves him deeply.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She despises him.

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

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

5. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Maria's mother react when she sees her daughter's face?
(a) She scolds her daughter for leaving without notice.
(b) She ignores her daughter and focused on the children.
(c) She hugs her daughter tightly.
(d) She hesitates before reaching for her daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is Elizabeth's job and how do people view her because of it?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the purpose of the tero in Nyabera's culture?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Owuor help Maria during her time of agony?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?

(see the answer key)

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