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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what do the DO suggest should happen after their meeting?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what happens at the end of the chapter with regards to Akoko's betrothal and marriage?
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 9, what does Vera insist on before Becky gets married?
4. 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?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is Peter's first duty as a priest?
6. In Part 1: Chapter 11, why is the court closed when Akoko and her nephews arrive in Kisuma?
7. In Part 1: Chapter 12, where does Akoko go to live after taking the remainder of her wealth?
8. 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?
9. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what happens to Akoko's wealth upon her return to Sakwa?
10. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what happens to Akoko later in the night after the negotiation?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Sibling rivalry is the cancer that destroys even the best intentions. Basing your essay on Vera and Becky, write an essay to show the validity of this statement using The River and the Source by Margaret Ogola for your illustrations.
Essay Topic 2
Explore the impact of colonization and imperialism on the characters in The River and the Source.
Essay Topic 3
Explore the role of tradition in The River and the Source and its impact on the characters.
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