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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 6, why is it difficult for girls to get an education during that time?
(a) They are considered inferior to boys.
(b) The purpose of their existence is marriage and childbearing.
(c) They are not interested in education.
(d) They do not have access to schools.

2. In Part 2: Chapter 7, how many men and women are at the teacher training college?
(a) 20 girls and 20 men.
(b) 6 girls and 28 men.
(c) 10 girls and 10 men.
(d) 6 men and 28 girls.

3. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what is Aoro's reaction to his brother's operation?
(a) He does not care about it at all.
(b) He is upset and cannot get over it.
(c) He is scared by the operation.
(d) He is fascinated by the stitches on the scar.

4. In Part 2: Chapter 5, how does Owuor help Maria during her time of agony?
(a) He cooks her meals and cleaned the house.
(b) He reads to her from psalms.
(c) He makes her laugh with his jokes.
(d) He gives her money to help her situation.

5. In Part 3: Chapter 8, what was "the Box" in the context of the chapter (175)?
(a) Women's halls of residence.
(b) A lecture hall.
(c) A type of car seen on campus.
(d) A popular campus hangout spot.

6. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how doesElizabeth punish Aoro and his brothers?
(a) She took away their toys.
(b) She gives them a stern talking to.
(c) She grounds them.
(d) She does not allow them to eat dinner.

7. In Part 3: Chapter 1, at what age did Veronica start crawling around the house?
(a) 5 months.
(b) 8 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 7 months.

8. In Part 3: Chapter 4,w ho seems to have a budding vocation as a priest?
(a) Becky.
(b) Tony.
(c) Vera.
(d) Aoro.

9. In Part 3: Chapter 2, what is the effect of the Kenyan people's basic love of self?
(a) They are able to live in peace with each other.
(b) They are indifferent to the benefits of independence.
(c) They are easily incited to violence by politicians.
(d) They are unable to forgive the white man for their past treatment.

10. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why does Becky and Vera have different opinions about Mary?
(a) Mary is very spoiled and demanding.
(b) Mary is very obedient and respectful.
(c) Mary is given special treatment by Mark.
(d) Mary is Becky's favorite sibling, but Vera does not like her.

11. In Part 3: Chapter 6, who is Elizabeth's father?
(a) Maria.
(b) Akoko.
(c) Mark.
(d) Opiyo.

12. In Part 2: Chapter 10, how do the people in the parish view Father Peter?
(a) As a priest who took his calling for granted.
(b) As an ineffective and disorganized figure.
(c) As a beloved and dedicated figure.
(d) As a beloved and dedicated figure.

13. In Part 3: Chapter 6, what does the telegram from Aluor say?
(a) Mark should come visit.
(b) Maria is well.
(c) Maria is very ill.
(d) The twins are doing well.

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

15. In Part 3: Chapter 5, Why did Elizabeth insist on going to the National Hospital?
(a) Elizabeth has a personal connection with one of the doctors there.
(b) They have better facilities than the hospital they are in.
(c) Mark wants to go there.
(d) It is closer to their home.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 9, what is Elizabeth's reaction to her grandmother's death?

2. In Part 2: Chapter 3, how does Nyabera's mother react when her daughter expresses her concern about not being able to have children with the new religion?

3. In Part 3: Chapter 3, how do the twins react when they see their father reaching for his main implement of discipline?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 6, what is the purpose of education for African boys during that time?

5. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what does Aoro do to the frog?

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