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Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The River and the Source Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Margaret A. Ogola
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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 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?
(a) Lela Kabanda.
(b) Onyango Randar.
(c) Nyar Nam.
(d) Were.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, why does Akoko say she will request a separation?
(a) She is tired of being married to Owuor Kembo.
(b) She is insulted and accused of witchcraft.
(c) She wants her cattle back.
(d) She wants to be with her family.

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She thinks he is boring and uninteresting.
(c) She loves him deeply.
(d) She despises him.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?
(a) To show his generosity towards the visitors.
(b) To discourage them from marrying his daughter.
(c) To compensate for the shortage of daughters in his family.
(d) To test their commitment to the marriage alliance.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what happens to Akoko later in the night after the negotiation?

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

3. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what happens to the children upon arrival in Aluo?

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

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

6. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how does traditional society's preference for male children affect Chief Odero Goggin's expectations for Akoko's birth?

7. In Part 1: Chapter 10, how do Mark and Elizabeth react to the loss of their twins?

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

9. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what news reaches Mariathat causes her to return to her matrimonial home?

10. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what did Akoko do during the journey to educate her nephews?

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