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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Love and Life (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?
(a) To kidnap Akoko.
(b) To initiate Akoko into the tribe.
(c) To engage in wrestling duels.
(d) To feast with Akoko and her family.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 9, why does Maria find it easier to accept Akoko's death?
(a) She does not love her mother as much as Elizabeth did.
(b) She has buried many family members before.
(c) She has been preparing for her mother's death for a long time.
(d) She has a better understanding of the dying process.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what is the reason for Mark and Elizabeth's sudden departure?
(a) They want to go on a trip.
(b) Mark loses his job.
(c) They receive a telegram from the twins.
(d) Elizabeth's mother is very ill.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?
(a) To start a war with the people of Ramogi.
(b) To deliver a message from the government.
(c) To trade with the villagers.
(d) To convert the villagers to Christianity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 3, what happens to Odongo at the river?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what happens to Akoko in the middle of the night?

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