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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 9, what is the main attraction of Nyabera's husband?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His wealth.
(c) His good looks.
(d) His proximity to Nyabera's home.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 3, why does the Sakwa men stop at a homestead during their journey?
(a) To receive a blessing from the elders.
(b) To share their story of the vanquishing of the Yimbo men.
(c) To plot their next move.
(d) To rest and eat.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what does the term 'DO' refer to in the passage (69)?
(a) A tribunal of elders.
(b) A white man.
(c) A black man.
(d) A big chief.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the name of the second wife of the chief Odero Gogni of Yimbo?
(a) Obanda.
(b) Adoyo.
(c) Nyar-Alego.
(d) Akelo.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the name of Chief Kembo's son?
(a) Owuor.
(b) Nyabera.
(c) Obura.
(d) Otieno.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?

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

(see the answer key)

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