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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: Variable Winds (Chapters 1 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is the significance of the dream Nyabera has been having?
(a) It is a warning of impending danger.
(b) It is a message from Were, the god of the eye of the sun.
(c) It is a sign of her mental instability.
(d) It is a message from her deceased husband.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 10, what does Elizabeth believe about her marriage with Mark?
(a) That it will be easy and without difficulties.
(b) That it will only last a short time.
(c) That her unshakeable faith in God will prevent any problems in the marriage.
(d) That the Church's teachings will help her continue to love her husband.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how do the twins react when they see their father reaching for his main implement of discipline?
(a) They start to cry and begged for mercy.
(b) They blame their older brothers for their misbehavior.
(c) They keep quiet and try to stay out of trouble.
(d) They make up a story to try to get out of trouble.

4. In Part 3: Chapter 8, why does Tommy feel no strong need to sample the market before settling down?
(a) He is not interested in dating other women.
(b) He is too busy with his studies to date.
(c) He believes in being faithful to his girlfriend .
(d) He wants to avoid the fast-moving Mercedes types.

5. In Part 4: Chapter 6, who is appointed guardian of Becky's children?
(a) Johnny.
(b) Aora.
(c) Wandia.
(d) Vera.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 1, what is the purpose of the tero in Nyabera's culture?

2. In Part 4: Chapter 5, where does Aoro and Wandia spend their honeymoon?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is a nyadhi, according to the text?

4. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the attitude of Kenyans towards work?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?

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