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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 1, why is the animal cock ceremoniously slaughtered and eaten the day after the baby stops crying?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 5, is Owuor able to pursue priesthood, and how does this affect his relationship with Nyabera?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, where does Akoko go to live after taking the remainder of her wealth?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, how is the arrival of Owuor Kembo and his delegation received by Chief Odero?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what happens at the end of the chapter with regards to Akoko's betrothal and marriage?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what does Vera insist on before Becky gets married?
6. In Part 1: Chapter 10, how do Mark and Elizabeth react to the loss of their twins?
7. In Part 1: Chapter 3, how does Akoko feel about Nyabera's new religion and name?
8. 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?
9. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to Obura's disappearance?
10. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what accusations were made against Akoko?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Citing relevant examples, write an essay to explain the significance of the title The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
Essay Topic 2
Death is always a blow to those close to you. Drawing your illustrations from the novel, show how Akoko’s death affects Maria Akumu, Elizabeth Awiti and the father, Peter Owuor Kembo.
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast the different generations of women in The River and the Source.
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