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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, how do the people feel about their chief and his family?
(a) They are indifferent towards them.
(b) They despise them.
(c) They hold them in high esteem and love them.
(d) They fear them.

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) To entertain them during the journey.
(b) To scare them and keep them alert.
(c) As a bounden duty to transmit the history of the tribe from generation to generation.
(d) As a pastime.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 8, why is it difficult to get rid of a bad hereditary chief in Ramogi?
(a) The people are indifferent towards their chief.
(b) Bloodshed is a great taboo for the people.
(c) The chief has too much power.
(d) The people love their chief too much.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is the reason for Obura's parents' unease?
(a) He is always getting into trouble.
(b) He is acting strange and reflective.
(c) He is failing in school.
(d) He is too lazy to help with household chores.

5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, how does the passage portray marriage?
(a) As a source of pride for the woman's family.
(b) As a way for men to own women body and soul.
(c) As a sacred and unbreakable bond.
(d) As a transactional relationship based on cattle.

6. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the saving grace for Akoko's situation?
(a) The impossibility of severing a marriage union.
(b) The high esteem in which Owuor Kembo is held.
(c) The council of Jodongo.
(d) The support of the people of Yimbo.

7. In Part 1: Chapter 6, why is the birth of the chief's son a relief to him?
(a) He is tired of people talking about his monogamous state.
(b) He does not want any more children.
(c) He wants his son to look like him.
(d) He has always wanted a son.

8. In Part 1: Chapter 5, how does the protagonist feel about her husband?
(a) She is afraid of him.
(b) She despises him.
(c) She loves him deeply.
(d) She thinks he is boring and uninteresting.

9. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is the crowd's initial reaction to Akoko's announcement?
(a) They are supportive and encourage her to leave.
(b) They are confused and do not know how to react.
(c) They are angry and insulted by her words.
(d) They are indifferent and do not care.

10. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what is the purpose of the strangers' visit to the village?
(a) To start a war with the people of Ramogi.
(b) To trade with the villagers.
(c) To convert the villagers to Christianity.
(d) To deliver a message from the government.

11. In Part 1: Chapter 4, why does Akoko say she will request a separation?
(a) She wants her cattle back.
(b) She is insulted and accused of witchcraft.
(c) She wants to be with her family.
(d) She is tired of being married to Owuor Kembo.

12. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?
(a) The mikai is the chief's favorite wife.
(b) The mikai is the chief's personal servant.
(c) The mikai is the chief's representative in council meetings.
(d) The mikai is the chief's spiritual advisor.

13. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what is Nyar Asembo's main concern in the passage?
(a) Akoko's lack of appreciation for her beauty.
(b) Akoko's inability to conceive regularly.
(c) Akoko's slim figure.
(d) Akoko's ability to cast spells.

14. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what happens to Nyabera's first child?
(a) The child was sickly but still alive.
(b) Nyabera did not have any children Answer: b) The child died at the age of two.
(c) The child was healthy and happy.
(d) The child died at the age of two.

15. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?
(a) Three nights and three days.
(b) One night and one day.
(c) Four nights and four days.
(d) Two nights and two days.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what do the people think of Akoko's physical appearance?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what is the name of the great warrior who could change his form into anything at all?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how many sons does Odero Gogni already have when his daughter is born?

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

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how does Otieno treat his wives?

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