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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Variable Winds (Chapters 1 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?
(a) The name of the widow's village.
(b) The tradition that governed every aspect of the people's life.
(c) The name of the white chief's tribe.
(d) The name of the chief's stool.

2. 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.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great spirit who created Ramogi and his brothers?
(a) Nyar Nam.
(b) Sakwa.
(c) Were.
(d) Rachuonyo.

4. In Part 4: Chapter 2, how long has Aoro been on his feet without proper rest?
(a) 12 hours.
(b) 36 hours .
(c) 48 hours.
(d) 24 hours.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?
(a) To rest and eat.
(b) To plot their next move.
(c) To share their story of the vanquishing of the Yimbo men.
(d) To receive a blessing from the elders.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 4: Chapter 6, what is the reason for Becky's bitter words towards her family before she died?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the significance of the ceremony performed for Nyabera's daughter Obura?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?

(see the answer key)

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