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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) Otieno.
(b) Owuor.
(c) Akoko.
(d) Owang’ Sino.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera have to do in order to receive the batiso (baptism)?
(a) Complete a written exam.
(b) Complete a physical exam.
(c) Speak the Latin language fluently.
(d) Understand the teachings of religion and agree with them.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 6, what subjects are taught in the newly founded primary school?
(a) Only religion, reading and simple arithmetic.
(b) Only Nature Study, Mathematics and Geography.
(c) English, Mathematics, Geography, Nature Study and History.
(d) Only History, Geography and English.

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the reason behind Akoko's decision to seek the sirikal's intervention?
(a) She needs help for her daughter who has lost her sons.
(b) She is afraid for her grandson's life and future.
(c) She wants to punish Otieno Kembo for his excesses.
(d) She wants to claim the chief's stool for herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 12, how does Akoko's nephews feel about the DO's decision?

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

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