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

2. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Maria's mother react when she sees her daughter's face?
(a) She hesitates before reaching for her daughter.
(b) She scolds her daughter for leaving without notice.
(c) She hugs her daughter tightly.
(d) She ignores her daughter and focused on the children.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 10, how does Vera deal with examination fever?
(a) She studies all night long making notes.
(b) She stays on top of her work throughout the year and takes breaks when needed.
(c) She tries to read as many books as possible in a short time.
(d) She ignores it and does not study.

4. In Part 4: Chapter 8, who is the first Kenyan woman to achieve a Doctorate in Medicine, equivalent to a PhD?
(a) Vera.
(b) Wandia Sigu.
(c) Mary-Anne.
(d) Alicia.

5. In Part 2: Chapter 1, How does Awiti help Nyabera after her husband's death?
(a) She asks questions and demanded answers about her father's death.
(b) She finds a new husband for her mother.
(c) She takes over the household chores.
(d) She comforts her mother and offered emotional support.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what is Mark's opinion of religion?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who arrives in the village wearing a long garb and a red head dress?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what advice does Aloo give to the protagonist?

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