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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?
(a) Adoyo.
(b) Obanda.
(c) Nyar-Alego.
(d) Akelo.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?
(a) As a bounden duty to transmit the history of the tribe from generation to generation.
(b) As a pastime.
(c) To entertain them during the journey.
(d) To scare them and keep them alert.

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?
(a) He always hunts at this time.
(b) He never tells his mother anything.
(c) He usually ate breakfast early.
(d) He usually misses breakfast.

5. 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 indifferent about it.
(c) She feels happy and relieved.
(d) She feels angry and vengeful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 12, how does Akoko's nephews feel about the DO's decision?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?

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

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what does Vera insist on before Becky gets married?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, is Owuor able to pursue priesthood, and how does this affect his relationship with Nyabera?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what accusations were made against Akoko?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is Akoko's belief about Obura's fate?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what happens at the end of the chapter with regards to Akoko's betrothal and marriage?

6. In Part 1: Chapter 12, where does Akoko go to live after taking the remainder of her wealth?

7. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Owuor treat his wife and what is the contrast between him and Otieno?

8. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what do Awiti and Mark talk about in their letters?

9. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Awiti react to Akoko's death?

10. In Part 1: Chapter 2, how is the arrival of Owuor Kembo and his delegation received by Chief Odero?

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