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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 7, what does the herdsman tell the chief about Obura and the third man?
(a) That Obura is a liar.
(b) Obura owe the third man money.
(c) They are fighting before they leave.
(d) They are seen together before they leave.

2. In Part 3: Chapter 3, what do Aoro and his siblings do at the river?
(a) Swim.
(b) Collect rocks.
(c) Fish.
(d) Play a game.

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

4. In Part 3: Chapter 7, who has benefited most from the two year sojourn with their grandmother?
(a) Becky.
(b) Vera.
(c) Opiyo.
(d) Opiyo.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?
(a) As a transactional relationship based on cattle.
(b) As a way for men to own women body and soul.
(c) As a source of pride for the woman's family.
(d) As a sacred and unbreakable bond.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how doesElizabeth punish Aoro and his brothers?

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

4. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does Owuor become after moving closer to the church?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?

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