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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 3: Chapter 6, who is Elizabeth's father?
(a) Maria.
(b) Opiyo.
(c) Mark.
(d) Akoko.

2. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why does Becky and Vera have different opinions about Mary?
(a) Mary is Becky's favorite sibling, but Vera does not like her.
(b) Mary is very spoiled and demanding.
(c) Mary is very obedient and respectful.
(d) Mary is given special treatment by Mark.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why do some people prophesy that Awiti will not get married if she continues to show her intelligence openly?
(a) Because men were intimidated by intelligent women.
(b) Because men preferred women who were not educated.
(c) Because they believed it would be a catastrophe for a man to marry an intelligent woman.
(d) Because education was not considered necessary for women.

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

5. In Part 3: Chapter 8, what was "the Box" in the context of the chapter (175)?
(a) A popular campus hangout spot.
(b) A type of car seen on campus.
(c) Women's halls of residence.
(d) A lecture hall.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the purpose of the tero in Nyabera's culture?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 9, what does Becky reveal to her sister Vera that shocks her?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 3, why did Nyabera and her friend decide to carry the pot of ghee with them?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is the main conflict the protagonist faces?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 8, does Vera still have a strong belief in the Church?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the general feeling among the people of Kenya when the country gains its independence?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what did the catechist tell Nyabera about learning the new religion?

6. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what happens when Aoro waits for his father in the sitting room?

7. In Part 3: Chapter 1, how do the twins' physical development differ from each other?

8. In Part 2: Chapter 9, how does Elizabeth feel about her grandmother's death and why?

9. In Part 2: Chapter 6, what was the primary school like that Owuor's cousin joined?

10. In Part 3: Chapter 3, what happens when Aoro and his brothers go to the river?

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