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

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

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?
(a) To seek permission to explore the area.
(b) To propose a marriage alliance.
(c) To ask for food and shelter.
(d) To request the chief's help in a war.

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

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

7. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?
(a) The chief has too much power.
(b) Bloodshed is a great taboo for the people.
(c) The people love their chief too much.
(d) The people are indifferent towards their chief.

8. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the main attraction of Nyabera's husband?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His wealth.
(d) His proximity to Nyabera's home.

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

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

11. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?
(a) The child died at the age of two.
(b) The child was healthy and happy.
(c) Nyabera did not have any children Answer: b) The child died at the age of two.
(d) The child was sickly but still alive.

12. In Part 1: Chapter 12, according to Chik, what should the brother have done?
(a) Taken over the chief's stool.
(b) Become the chief of Sakwa.
(c) Grabbed all his brother's wealth.
(d) Married his brother's widow and become guardian of the grandson and custodian of the chief's stool.

13. In Part 1: Chapter 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?
(a) He is proud of having more daughters.
(b) The text does not mention his feelings on the matter.
(c) He is angry and frustrated about having more daughters.
(d) He is indifferent to having more daughters.

14. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?
(a) A new kind of medicine that could cure any disease.
(b) White-skinned people who now ruled most of the land.
(c) A new religion sweeping across the land.
(d) A great famine that was coming.

15. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great warrior who could change his form into anything at all?
(a) Gor Mahia.
(b) Ogutu Kipapi.
(c) Tawo Kogot.
(d) Lwanda Magere.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does the story suggest about the status of women in the society described?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what was the color of the white chief's hair?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?

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