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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 2: Chapter 6, what is the purpose of education for African boys during that time?
(a) To lift the yoke of poverty by tilling the land.
(b) To work for the white man.
(c) To gain knowledge and skills.
(d) To become wealthy by owning cattle.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the reason for Akoko reciting the history of the people of Ramogi to the young men?
(a) As a pastime.
(b) As a bounden duty to transmit the history of the tribe from generation to generation.
(c) To scare them and keep them alert.
(d) To entertain them during the journey.

3. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what is Elizabeth's reaction to her grandmother's death?
(a) She accepts it easily.
(b) She is angry and confused.
(c) She is relieved
(d) She does not care.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?
(a) A man of great style and fashion.
(b) A type of animal that lives in the savanna country of Sakwa.
(c) A type of tree that grows in the Great Lake area.
(d) A type of spear used by the warriors of Jodongo.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the significance of reciting the history of the tribe or clan according to Akoko?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 10, how do the people in the parish view Father Peter?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 7, what does Awiti wear on her way to the teacher training college?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, who is Nyabera's husband?

(see the answer key)

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