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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 4, how does Akoko respond to Nyar Asembo's accusations?
(a) She admits to practicing witchcraft.
(b) She defends herself and denies practicing witchcraft.
(c) She remains silent and does not respond.
(d) She apologizes and promises to change her ways.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 7, how many men and women are at the teacher training college?
(a) 6 girls and 28 men.
(b) 10 girls and 10 men.
(c) 20 girls and 20 men.
(d) 6 men and 28 girls.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 5, why does Maria feel guilty and confess to the priest?
(a) She had skipped church for two years.
(b) She had stolen money from her mother.
(c) She had been living with a married man.
(d) She had gotten into a fight with her sister.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what does Akoko do after realizing the power struggle for the chiefdom has reached a bitter stage?
(a) She marries two new husbands to consolidate her power.
(b) She takes her grandson to her brother, Oloo in Yimbo.
(c) She seeks support from outside her village.
(d) She dispenses with the venerated Council of Jodongo.

5. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does Owuor become after moving closer to the church?
(a) A sacristan.
(b) A missionary.
(c) A catechist.
(d) A teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the strange contraption that the white-skinned people were building?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 1, why does the grandmother march up and down with her cane while speaking to the spirits?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?

(see the answer key)

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