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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 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

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

3. In Part 2: Chapter 3, how does Nyabera's mother react when her daughter expresses her concern about not being able to have children with the new religion?
(a) She ignores her daughter's concern and changed the subject.
(b) She offers to help her daughter find a solution to the problem..
(c) She laughs at her daughter's concern.
(d) She agrees with her daughter and advised her to leave the new religion.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera consider her favorite prayer and source of strength?
(a) The Sikh prayer.
(b) The central teaching of Christianity.
(c) The Angelus prayer.
(d) The Lord's Prayer.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?
(a) To show his generosity towards the visitors.
(b) To compensate for the shortage of daughters in his family.
(c) To discourage them from marrying his daughter.
(d) To test their commitment to the marriage alliance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great warrior who could change his form into anything at all?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the main attraction of Nyabera's husband?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, who takes over the chief's stool after the death of the previous chief?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?

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