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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 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?
(a) In memory of the grandmother's sister who died without issue.
(b) To bring good luck and prosperity to the baby.
(c) To honor the spirits who answered their prayer.
(d) To celebrate the birth of the baby.

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?
(a) The high esteem in which Owuor Kembo is held.
(b) The impossibility of severing a marriage union.
(c) The support of the people of Yimbo.
(d) The council of Jodongo.

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the reaction of Aloo K'Olima to the bride price set by Chief Odero?
(a) He accepts it without question.
(b) He protests against it vehemently.
(c) He tries to negotiate a lower price.
(d) He suggests a higher price for the bride.

6. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

7. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
(a) She despises him.
(b) She thinks he is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She is afraid of him.
(d) She loves him deeply.

8. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?
(a) Like sluts.
(b) Like queens.
(c) Like mistresses.
(d) Like slaves.

9. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who forms something like the council of Jodongo, only much bigger, to make sure that everyone lives in peace according to the new law?
(a) The people of Ramogi.
(b) The white people.
(c) Sirikal.
(d) The Germans.

10. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?
(a) To vent frustration.
(b) To summon the spirits.
(c) To exercise.
(d) To show respect.

11. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?
(a) By telling her stories about her brother.
(b) By giving her gifts.
(c) By scolding her for not crying.
(d) By taking her on a trip.

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

13. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the reason behind Akoko's decision to seek the sirikal's intervention?
(a) She wants to claim the chief's stool for herself.
(b) She wants to punish Otieno Kembo for his excesses.
(c) She needs help for her daughter who has lost her sons.
(d) She is afraid for her grandson's life and future.

14. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
(a) A swift moving little metal house.
(b) A long snaking metal line.
(c) A magic wand that could kill with a puff of smoke.
(d) A caterpillar carrying many goods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what does the term 'DO' refer to in the passage (69)?

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

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 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?

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