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Margaret A. Ogola
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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 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?
(a) Otieno.
(b) Akoko.
(c) Owang’ Sino.
(d) Owuor.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?
(a) The tradition that governed every aspect of the people's life.
(b) The name of the widow's village.
(c) The name of the white chief's tribe.
(d) The name of the chief's stool.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?
(a) Nyabera did not have any children Answer: b) The child died at the age of two.
(b) The child was healthy and happy.
(c) The child was sickly but still alive.
(d) The child died at the age of two.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is failing in school.
(b) He is too lazy to help with household chores.
(c) He is acting strange and reflective.
(d) He is always getting into trouble.

5. 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 usually misses breakfast.
(c) He usually ate breakfast early.
(d) He never tells his mother anything.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what is the main attraction of Nyabera's husband?

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

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 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how is superstition reflected in the way Akoko's illness is dealt with, and how does this lead to her final name, Akello?

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

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

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

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

6. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how do Owuor and Akoko react to Obura's suggestion about his mother allowing him to tour the world, and what does Chief Owuor do about it?

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

8. In Part 1: Chapter 3, how does Akoko feel about Nyabera's new religion and name?

9. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is Peter's first duty as a priest?

10. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what happens to Akoko's wealth upon her return to Sakwa?

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