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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 3, what happens to Odongo at the river?
(a) He falls and scrapes his knee.
(b) He gets lost.
(c) He nearly drowns.
(d) He catches a fish.

2. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how doesElizabeth punish Aoro and his brothers?
(a) She took away their toys.
(b) She grounds them.
(c) She gives them a stern talking to.
(d) She does not allow them to eat dinner.

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

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

5. In Part 2: Chapter 7, how many men and women are at the teacher training college?
(a) 20 girls and 20 men.
(b) 10 girls and 10 men.
(c) 6 men and 28 girls.
(d) 6 girls and 28 men.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what is the significance of Good Friday at the mission church?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 9, why does Maria find it easier to accept Akoko's death?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 1, how does Becky learn to crawl?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 8, why does it take Elizabeth three times to write back to Mark?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why does Becky and Vera have different opinions about Mary?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 7, why does Becky stay at home during the Christmas holidays?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 1, what is the difference in personality between Veronica and her sister Rebecca?

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

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

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

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

7. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Peter do after the period of mourning is over and why is it important to him?

8. In Part 3: Chapter 5, who takes matters into her own hands when Mark's wife is diagnosed with a serious condition?

9. In Part 3: Chapter 2, why do the white people leave Kenya after independence?

10. In Part 3: Chapter 9, why is Becky hesitant to tell her parents about her engagement to John?

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