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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?
(a) They are supportive and encourage her to leave.
(b) They are indifferent and do not care.
(c) They are confused and do not know how to react.
(d) They are angry and insulted by her words.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?
(a) Nyar Nam.
(b) Onyango Randar.
(c) Were.
(d) Lela Kabanda.

3. 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 defends herself and denies practicing witchcraft.
(d) She apologizes and promises to change her ways.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?
(a) She becomes angry and yells at everyone.
(b) She faints and lays prostrate on her papyrus pallet.
(c) She laughs and said she knew all along that Obura is just playing a joke on them.
(d) She immediately begins making plans to search for Obura herself.

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

6. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the meaning of the marks on the bracelet Nyabera unearthed?
(a) They are secret codes.
(b) They are her brother's initials.
(c) They are meaningless.
(d) They hold a secret message.

7. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is Nyar Asembo's main concern in the passage?
(a) Akoko's inability to conceive regularly.
(b) Akoko's lack of appreciation for her beauty.
(c) Akoko's slim figure.
(d) Akoko's ability to cast spells.

8. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?
(a) It is a sign of her mental instability.
(b) It is a message from Were, the god of the eye of the sun.
(c) It is a message from her deceased husband.
(d) It is a warning of impending danger.

9. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?
(a) She feels indifferent about it.
(b) She feels happy and relieved.
(c) She feels it was a great wound in her heart.
(d) She feels angry and vengeful.

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

11. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?
(a) To compensate for the shortage of daughters in his family.
(b) To test their commitment to the marriage alliance.
(c) To discourage them from marrying his daughter.
(d) To show his generosity towards the visitors.

12. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the chief think might have happened to Obura?
(a) He is lost in the forest.
(b) He has decided to run away.
(c) He is kidnapped by someone.
(d) He has gone hunting without telling anyone.

13. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera grieving for?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her father.

14. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?
(a) He has always wanted a son.
(b) He does not want any more children.
(c) He wants his son to look like him.
(d) He is tired of people talking about his monogamous state.

15. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.
(b) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.
(c) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.
(d) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, how do the people feel about their chief and his family?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?

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