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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 5, what advice does Aloo give to the protagonist?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the cause of the baby's prolonged crying and colic?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?
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 9, how does Awiti react to Akoko's death?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what did Akoko do during the journey to educate her nephews?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what accusations were made against Akoko?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 12, where does Akoko go to live after taking the remainder of her wealth?
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 10, how do Mark and Elizabeth react to the loss of their twins?
8. In Part 1: Chapter 3, how does Akoko feel about Nyabera's new religion and name?
9. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what happens to Akoko later in the night after the negotiation?
10. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what news reaches Mariathat causes her to return to her matrimonial home?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The modern educated woman is still a victim of bad perception. Justify this statement with illustrations from The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
Essay Topic 2
Akoko is the epitome of courage and perseverance. Write an essay to support this statement basing your answer on The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the ways in which Margaret Ogola portrays the intersection of race and class in The River and the Source.
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