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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 9, who is Nyabera grieving for?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her brother.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does the catechist notice about Akoko that led him to build a house for her?
(a) She never repeats anything she heard to anyone and rarely socialized.
(b) She is wealthy and had many possessions.
(c) She is very talkative and gossipy.
(d) She is an excellent cook.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the Market where the three travelers finally reached after their long journey?
(a) Kisumu.
(b) Gem.
(c) Kisuma.
(d) Sakwa.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why do some people prophesy that Awiti will not get married if she continues to show her intelligence openly?
(a) Because men preferred women who were not educated.
(b) Because education was not considered necessary for women.
(c) Because they believed it would be a catastrophe for a man to marry an intelligent woman.
(d) Because men were intimidated by intelligent women.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why is it difficult for girls to get an education during that time?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?

(see the answer key)

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