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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 12, what is Chik?
(a) The tradition that governed every aspect of the people's life.
(b) The name of the white chief's tribe.
(c) The name of the widow's village.
(d) The name of the chief's stool.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?
(a) To initiate Akoko into the tribe.
(b) To feast with Akoko and her family.
(c) To engage in wrestling duels.
(d) To kidnap Akoko.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is acting strange and reflective.
(b) He is failing in school.
(c) He is too lazy to help with household chores.
(d) He is always getting into trouble.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, why does Akoko take her grandson to her brother in Yimbo?
(a) To seek his help in her struggle for power.
(b) To prepare him to take over as the chief.
(c) To give him a better life than she could provide.
(d) To protect him from Otieno Kembo and his family.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does Owuor Kembo, the protagonist's husband, respond to her leaving?
(a) He is angry and confrontational.
(b) He apologizes and takes full responsibility for the situation.
(c) He is surprised and confused.
(d) He is unconcerned and dismisses the matter.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what does Aloo suggest as a resolution to the situation?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what happens to Akoko in the middle of the night?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?

(see the answer key)

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