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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 1, why does Ogoma Kwach neglect his wife after marrying Nyabera?
(a) He is in love with Nyabera.
(b) He is following the spirits' directions.
(c) He wants to have a son with Nyabera to have a foothold on her wealth.
(d) He is tired of his wife.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why is it difficult for girls to get an education during that time?
(a) They are considered inferior to boys.
(b) They are not interested in education.
(c) The purpose of their existence is marriage and childbearing.
(d) They do not have access to schools.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera consider her favorite prayer and source of strength?
(a) The Lord's Prayer.
(b) The central teaching of Christianity.
(c) The Sikh prayer.
(d) The Angelus prayer.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 3, how does Nyabera's mother react when her daughter expresses her concern about not being able to have children with the new religion?
(a) She agrees with her daughter and advised her to leave the new religion.
(b) She laughs at her daughter's concern.
(c) She ignores her daughter's concern and changed the subject.
(d) She offers to help her daughter find a solution to the problem..

5. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Elizabeth believe about her marriage with Mark?
(a) That the Church's teachings will help her continue to love her husband.
(b) That it will only last a short time.
(c) That her unshakeable faith in God will prevent any problems in the marriage.
(d) That it will be easy and without difficulties.

6. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what is the significance of Good Friday at the mission church?
(a) The church would hold a special Mass for the community.
(b) The church would be decorated with flowers and candles.
(c) The church would be closed and no one was allowed to enter.
(d) The church would be stripped bare and the large crucifix would be covered.

7. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does Elizabeth hope for as her mother becomes ill?
(a) To have more children.
(b) To end her engagement with Mark.
(c) To move back to Nakuru.
(d) To show her mother how much she cares.

8. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what is Mark's opinion of religion?
(a) He does not have an opinion on religion
(b) He thinks it is a good thing, but has doubts about the priesthood.
(c) He is a devout Catholic.
(d) He didn't believe in religion at all.

9. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera have to do in order to receive the batiso (baptism)?
(a) Understand the teachings of religion and agree with them.
(b) Complete a physical exam.
(c) Speak the Latin language fluently.
(d) Complete a written exam.

10. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does the telegram from Aluor say?
(a) Mark should come visit.
(b) Maria is well.
(c) Maria is very ill.
(d) The twins are doing well.

11. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what is Elizabeth's reaction to her grandmother's death?
(a) She does not care.
(b) She is relieved
(c) She is angry and confused.
(d) She accepts it easily.

12. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what does Elizabeth want to do before her grandmother's death?
(a) Get married, have children, and enjoy great grandchildren.
(b) Get another job.
(c) Sign up for classes.
(d) Sign up for citizenship.

13. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how do the twins react when they see their father reaching for his main implement of discipline?
(a) They make up a story to try to get out of trouble.
(b) They blame their older brothers for their misbehavior.
(c) They start to cry and begged for mercy.
(d) They keep quiet and try to stay out of trouble.

14. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Owuor help Maria during her time of agony?
(a) He gives her money to help her situation.
(b) He cooks her meals and cleaned the house.
(c) He reads to her from psalms.
(d) He makes her laugh with his jokes.

15. In Part 3: Chapter 1, why does Elizabeth move back to her old teaching job at Aluor?
(a) To get a promotion at work.
(b) To be closer to her parents.
(c) To escape the dangerous situation in the central region.
(d) To be with her friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 9, why does Maria find it easier to accept Akoko's death?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 10, why does Vera feel like she does not understand her faith?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the attitude of most Kenyans towards independence?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 5, what is the main reason for Mark and Elizabeth's frequent hospital visits during the pregnancy?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what is the reason for Mark and Elizabeth's sudden departure?

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