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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does the catechist notice about Akoko that led him to build a house for her?
(a) She is wealthy and had many possessions.
(b) She is very talkative and gossipy.
(c) She never repeats anything she heard to anyone and rarely socialized.
(d) She is an excellent cook.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the significance of the ceremony performed for Nyabera's daughter Obura?
(a) It is a naming ceremony.
(b) It is to ward off any illnesses.
(c) It is to confuse the evil spirits and enhance the child's chances of survival.
(d) It is to celebrate the birth of the child.

4. In Part 3: Chapter 8, why does Tommy feel no strong need to sample the market before settling down?
(a) He wants to avoid the fast-moving Mercedes types.
(b) He believes in being faithful to his girlfriend .
(c) He is not interested in dating other women.
(d) He is too busy with his studies to date.

5. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the attitude of most Kenyans towards independence?
(a) They Are angry about it
(b) They sre indifferent towards it.
(c) They are happy and jubilant about it.
(d) They Are afraid of it.

6. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what does Awiti wear on her way to the teacher training college?
(a) A yellow skirt and a green blouse.
(b) A sky blue cotton frock with a white border at the hem and a brand new wooden box.
(c) A white dress with a blue hat.
(d) A black suit with a red tie.

7. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does Owuor become after moving closer to the church?
(a) A sacristan.
(b) A catechist.
(c) A missionary.
(d) A teacher.

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

9. In Part 3: Chapter 10, how does Vera deal with examination fever?
(a) She stays on top of her work throughout the year and takes breaks when needed.
(b) She ignores it and does not study.
(c) She tries to read as many books as possible in a short time.
(d) She studies all night long making notes.

10. In Part 2: Chapter 2, why does Nyabera join a group of travellers on her journey to the mission?
(a) To have company and for safety.
(b) To learn more about the new religion.
(c) To steal from them.
(d) To save time.

11. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is Elizabeth's job and how do people view her because of it?
(a) She is a farmer and people respect her hard work.
(b) She is a writer and people criticize her for not having a real job.
(c) She is a teacher and people envy her salary.
(d) She is a doctor and people are inspired by her career.

12. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what is the penalty for maintaining a liaison with someone of the opposite sex?
(a) Expulsion from the teacher training college.
(b) A stern warning from the authorities.
(c) Suspension for a week.
(d) A fine of 100 shillings.

13. In Part 3: Chapter 7, who has benefited most from the two year sojourn with their grandmother?
(a) Vera.
(b) Becky.
(c) Opiyo.
(d) Opiyo.

14. In Part 3: Chapter 1, how does Becky learn to crawl?
(a) She never learned to crawl and went straight to walking.
(b) She learns by imitating her sister, but backwards at first.
(c) She learns by watching other babies.
(d) She learns by taking a crawling class.

15. In Part 2: Chapter 1, How does Awiti help Nyabera after her husband's death?
(a) She takes over the household chores.
(b) She asks questions and demanded answers about her father's death.
(c) She finds a new husband for her mother.
(d) She comforts her mother and offered emotional support.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 8, what was "the Box" in the context of the chapter (175)?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 9, Who is John Courtney?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera consider her favorite prayer and source of strength?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 3, what does Nyabera insist her mother and child call her when she returned to Yimbo?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 1, at what age did Veronica start crawling around the house?

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