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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 7, how long are the search parties gone?
(a) Four nights and four days.
(b) One night and one day.
(c) Two nights and two days.
(d) Three nights and three days.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?
(a) To feast with Akoko and her family.
(b) To kidnap Akoko.
(c) To engage in wrestling duels.
(d) To initiate Akoko into the tribe.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does Owuor Kembo, the protagonist's husband, respond to her leaving?
(a) He apologizes and takes full responsibility for the situation.
(b) He is surprised and confused.
(c) He is unconcerned and dismisses the matter.
(d) He is angry and confrontational.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 12, how does Akoko's nephews feel about the DO's decision?
(a) hey thought the DO was not qualified to make the decision.
(b) They thought it was unfair.
(c) They thought the DO didn't understand Chik.
(d) They thought the DO would help their aunt.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?
(a) That the protagonist should go back to her husband's house with him.
(b) That the husband should bring a goat to appease the protagonist's mother.
(c) That the protagonist should stay with her family permanently.
(d) That the protagonist should apologize to her husband's family.

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

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

8. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the Market where the three travelers finally reached after their long journey?
(a) Kisumu.
(b) Kisuma.
(c) Sakwa.
(d) Gem.

9. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what was the color of the white chief's hair?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Yellow.
(d) White.

10. 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 long snaking metal line.
(c) A swift moving little metal house.
(d) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.

11. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?
(a) To give him a better life than she could provide.
(b) To prepare him to take over as the chief.
(c) To protect him from Otieno Kembo and his family.
(d) To seek his help in her struggle for power.

12. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what advice does Aloo give to the protagonist?
(a) To seek revenge against those who have wronged her.
(b) To fight back against her in-laws and husband.
(c) To leave her husband and start a new life.
(d) To exercise self-control and think before acting.

13. In Part 1: Chapter 10, who takes over the chief's stool after the death of the previous chief?
(a) Akoko.
(b) Owang' Sino.
(c) Otieno Kembo.
(d) Owuor.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?

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