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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 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?
(a) They do not comment on her appearance.
(b) They think she is unattractive.
(c) They think she is the most beautiful woman they had ever seen.
(d) They think she is average-looking.

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

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

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

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

6. 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 exercise self-control and think before acting.
(d) To leave her husband and start a new life.

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

8. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the herdsman tell the chief about Obura and the third man?
(a) That Obura is a liar.
(b) They are fighting before they leave.
(c) They are seen together before they leave.
(d) Obura owe the third man money.

9. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?
(a) A man of great style and fashion.
(b) A type of spear used by the warriors of Jodongo.
(c) A type of tree that grows in the Great Lake area.
(d) A type of animal that lives in the savanna country of Sakwa.

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

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

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

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

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

15. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?
(a) The mikai is the chief's representative in council meetings.
(b) The mikai is the chief's personal servant.
(c) The mikai is the chief's favorite wife.
(d) The mikai is the chief's spiritual advisor.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?

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

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what do the footloose wanderer Ambere K’ongoso bring news of?

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