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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, how do the people feel about their chief and his family?
(a) They fear them.
(b) They hold them in high esteem and love them.
(c) They are indifferent towards them.
(d) They despise them.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is Akoko's condition and how does she feel about it?
(a) She has poor hearing and weak eyesight, but is content.
(b) She is nearing the end of her life and longs for her late husband.
(c) She is experiencing strange heart palpitations but does not mind.
(d) She is healthy and happy.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, why does Akoko say she will request a separation?
(a) She is insulted and accused of witchcraft.
(b) She wants to be with her family.
(c) She wants her cattle back.
(d) She is tired of being married to Owuor Kembo.

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 1: Chapter 10, what does Akoko do after realizing the power struggle for the chiefdom has reached a bitter stage?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the meaning of the marks on the bracelet Nyabera unearthed?

(see the answer key)

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