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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 3: Chapter 6, who is Elizabeth's father?
2. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how do the twins react when they see their father reaching for his main implement of discipline?
3. In Part 3: Chapter 10, what does Vera think about attending Mass?
4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, why does Maria feel guilty and confess to the priest?
5. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why does Becky and Vera have different opinions about Mary?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what are the two classes Owuor and Awiti are enrolled in?
2. In Part 2: Chapter 2, why did Nyabera join a band of travelers during her journey?
3. In Part 3: Chapter 2, why do the white people leave Kenya after independence?
4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, why did Maria avoid her mother's eyes throughout the evening?
5. In Part 3: Chapter 10, who is Vera's roommate in her second year at the women's residence hall, and how does she treat Vera?
6. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what did the catechist tell Nyabera about learning the new religion?
7. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the general feeling among the people of Kenya when the country gains its independence?
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 2: Chapter 10, what does Peter do after the period of mourning is over and why is it important to him?
10. In Part 2: Chapter 8, what is the main conflict the protagonist faces?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
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 3
The author, Margaret Ogola, communicates her message in an admirable and pleasant way. Write an essay to describe such four instances drawing illustrations from the text.
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