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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 2: Chapter 7, what does Awiti wear on her way to the teacher training college?
(a) A sky blue cotton frock with a white border at the hem and a brand new wooden box.
(b) A yellow skirt and a green blouse.
(c) A black suit with a red tie.
(d) A white dress with a blue hat.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Owuor help Maria during her time of agony?
(a) He makes her laugh with his jokes.
(b) He gives her money to help her situation.
(c) He cooks her meals and cleaned the house.
(d) He reads to her from psalms.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?
(a) They do not comment on her appearance.
(b) They think she is the most beautiful woman they had ever seen.
(c) They think she is average-looking.
(d) They think she is unattractive.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does the protagonist feel about leaving her house?
(a) She feels indifferent about it.
(b) She feels angry and vengeful.
(c) She feels happy and relieved.
(d) She feels it was a great wound in her heart.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?
(a) As a transactional relationship based on cattle.
(b) As a way for men to own women body and soul.
(c) As a source of pride for the woman's family.
(d) As a sacred and unbreakable bond.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what is Chik?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what does the term 'DO' refer to in the passage (69)?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, How did Chief Kembo feel about his number of daughters compared to his son?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does Akoko do after realizing the power struggle for the chiefdom has reached a bitter stage?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?

(see the answer key)

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