The River and the Source Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The River and the Source Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

Margaret A. Ogola
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 169 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: The Girl Child (Chapters 1 - 6).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the main purpose of the speech made by the wizened old man and his nephew when they arrive at chief Odero's compound?
(a) To request the chief's help in a war.
(b) To propose a marriage alliance.
(c) To ask for food and shelter.
(d) To seek permission to explore the area.

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?
(a) To show his generosity towards the visitors.
(b) To discourage them from marrying his daughter.
(c) To compensate for the shortage of daughters in his family.
(d) To test their commitment to the marriage alliance.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?
(a) Being too controlling over her husband.
(b) Having too many children.
(c) Being involved in witchcraft.
(d) Being lazy and wasting their wealth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is Nyar Asembo's main concern in the passage?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the cause of the baby's prolonged crying and colic?

(see the answer key)

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