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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Girl Child (Chapters 7 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?
(a) Like queens.
(b) Like slaves.
(c) Like mistresses.
(d) Like sluts.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?
(a) She faints and lays prostrate on her papyrus pallet.
(b) She laughs and said she knew all along that Obura is just playing a joke on them.
(c) She becomes angry and yells at everyone.
(d) She immediately begins making plans to search for Obura herself.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?
(a) To convert the villagers to Christianity.
(b) To trade with the villagers.
(c) To start a war with the people of Ramogi.
(d) To deliver a message from the government.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?
(a) Otieno.
(b) Owang’ Sino.
(c) Owuor.
(d) Akoko.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 7, why is Obura's mother worried when he does not show up for breakfast?
(a) He usually misses breakfast.
(b) He never tells his mother anything.
(c) He always hunts at this time.
(d) He usually ate breakfast early.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who arrives in the village wearing a long garb and a red head dress?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, why does Akoko say she will request a separation?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the main job of the chief of Jodongo?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?

(see the answer key)

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