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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 3: Chapter 4,w ho seems to have a budding vocation as a priest?
(a) Vera.
(b) Becky.
(c) Aoro.
(d) Tony.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is failing in school.
(b) He is too lazy to help with household chores.
(c) He is always getting into trouble.
(d) He is acting strange and reflective.

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?
(a) To trade with the villagers.
(b) To start a war with the people of Ramogi.
(c) To convert the villagers to Christianity.
(d) To deliver a message from the government.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?
(a) 7.
(b) 8.
(c) 9.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Part 4: Chapter 1, what is the cornerstone of medicine?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?

3. In Part 4: Chapter 1, what causes tension and rivalry among medical students?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?

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