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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Love and Life (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why do the doctors suggest terminating the pregnancy?
(a) Mark does not want to have the baby.
(b) Elizabeth is too sick to carry the baby to term.
(c) The baby has a low chance of survival.
(d) The baby is diagnosed with a genetic disorder.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great spirit who created Ramogi and his brothers?
(a) Rachuonyo.
(b) Were.
(c) Sakwa.
(d) Nyar Nam.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?
(a) Bloodshed is a great taboo for the people.
(b) The people love their chief too much.
(c) The chief has too much power.
(d) The people are indifferent towards their chief.

5. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera have to do in order to receive the batiso (baptism)?
(a) Speak the Latin language fluently.
(b) Complete a written exam.
(c) Understand the teachings of religion and agree with them.
(d) Complete a physical exam.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the effect of the Kenyan people's basic love of self?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does the story suggest about the status of women in the society described?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 3, what do Aoro and his siblings do at the river?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 6, what subjects are taught in the newly founded primary school?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the purpose of the tero in Nyabera's culture?

(see the answer key)

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