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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 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
(a) A caterpillar carrying many goods.
(b) A swift moving little metal house.
(c) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.
(d) A long snaking metal line.

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

3. In Part 2: Chapter 3, what does Nyabera's mother tell her when she expresses her longing to go back to the mission?
(a) To take her mother and the children with her to the mission.
(b) To stay in Yimbo and continue with the new religion.
(c) To forget about the mission and focus on having children.
(d) To wait for her husband to return from his travels.

4. 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 been preparing for her mother's death for a long time.
(c) She has a better understanding of the dying process.
(d) She has buried many family members before.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?
(a) She admits to practicing witchcraft.
(b) She remains silent and does not respond.
(c) She apologizes and promises to change her ways.
(d) She defends herself and denies practicing witchcraft.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is Nyar Asembo's main concern in the passage?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why is it difficult for girls to get an education during that time?

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

(see the answer key)

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