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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Art of Giving (Chapters 1 - 10).
Multiple Choice Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?
(a) It is a warning of impending danger.
(b) It is a message from her deceased husband.
(c) It is a sign of her mental instability.
(d) It is a message from Were, the god of the eye of the sun.
2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?
(a) She becomes angry and yells at everyone.
(b) She faints and lays prostrate on her papyrus pallet.
(c) She laughs and said she knew all along that Obura is just playing a joke on them.
(d) She immediately begins making plans to search for Obura herself.
3. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the chief think might have happened to Obura?
(a) He is kidnapped by someone.
(b) He has gone hunting without telling anyone.
(c) He has decided to run away.
(d) He is lost in the forest.
4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?
(a) The people love their chief too much.
(b) The chief has too much power.
(c) Bloodshed is a great taboo for the people.
(d) The people are indifferent towards their chief.
5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does Owuor Kembo, the protagonist's husband, respond to her leaving?
(a) He is unconcerned and dismisses the matter.
(b) He is surprised and confused.
(c) He is angry and confrontational.
(d) He apologizes and takes full responsibility for the situation.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part 2: Chapter 2, what does Nyabera have to do in order to receive the batiso (baptism)?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, how does Akoko's nephews feel about the DO's decision?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who forms something like the council of Jodongo, only much bigger, to make sure that everyone lives in peace according to the new law?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?
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