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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: Love and Life (Chapters 1 - 10).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the purpose of the young man's arrival in Chief Odero's compound?
(a) To request Chief Odero's assistance with a dispute.
(b) To seek refuge from a dangerous animal.
(c) To betroth his family to Chief Odero's family.
(d) To challenge Chief Odero to a duel.

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

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

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 9, how does Nyabera's mother help her to grieve?
(a) By telling her stories about her brother.
(b) By scolding her for not crying.
(c) By giving her gifts.
(d) By taking her on a trip.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?

2. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does the telegram from Aluor say?

3. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what does Elizabeth want to do before her grandmother's death?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the significance of the ceremony performed for Nyabera's daughter Obura?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what is Aoro's reaction to his brother's operation?

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