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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 12, according to Chik, what should the brother have done?
(a) Grabbed all his brother's wealth.
(b) Become the chief of Sakwa.
(c) Taken over the chief's stool.
(d) Married his brother's widow and become guardian of the grandson and custodian of the chief's stool.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?
(a) The mikai is the chief's favorite wife.
(b) The mikai is the chief's spiritual advisor.
(c) The mikai is the chief's personal servant.
(d) The mikai is the chief's representative in council meetings.

3. 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?
(a) To ask for food and shelter.
(b) To propose a marriage alliance.
(c) To request the chief's help in a war.
(d) To seek permission to explore the area.

4. In Part 3: Chapter 10, what does Vera think about attending Mass?
(a) She only attends out of habit and obligation.
(b) She finds it tedious.
(c) She finds it boring and pointless.
(d) She enjoys it and finds it meaningful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 7, what does Mark think of Tommy Muhambe?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how do the twins react when they see their father reaching for his main implement of discipline?

(see the answer key)

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