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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 4, why does Akoko wear a kerchief on her head after being baptized?
(a) To commemorate the woman who wiped Kristo's face on his way to Calvary.
(b) To show her affiliation with a specific tribe.
(c) To express her fear of the future.
(d) To protect her head from the sun.

2. In Part 3: Chapter 4, what is Mark's opinion of religion?
(a) He is a devout Catholic.
(b) He does not have an opinion on religion
(c) He thinks it is a good thing, but has doubts about the priesthood.
(d) He didn't believe in religion at all.

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

4. 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 gain knowledge and skills.
(c) To work for the white man.
(d) To become wealthy by owning cattle.

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

6. In Part 3: Chapter 9, Who is John Courtney?
(a) Becky's brother.
(b) Becky's fiancé who is a pilot.
(c) Vera's friend who pays for Becky's flat.
(d) Becky's cousin.

7. In Part 2: Chapter 5, who is the boy that Maria realizes loved her like a mother?
(a) Her own son.
(b) The son of the married man she had been with.
(c) Her nephew Owuor.
(d) A child she had been taking care of in the village.

8. 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 gives her money to help her situation.
(d) He makes her laugh with his jokes.

9. In Part 2: Chapter 1, How does Awiti help Nyabera after her husband's death?
(a) She takes over the household chores.
(b) She finds a new husband for her mother.
(c) She comforts her mother and offered emotional support.
(d) She asks questions and demanded answers about her father's death.

10. In Part 3: Chapter 10, why does Vera feel like she does not understand her faith?
(a) She is too young and inexperienced
(b) Her parents never talked to her about it.
(c) She has never been taught properly about her faith.
(d) She is not intelligent enough to understand it

11. In Part 3: Chapter 7, who is Tommy Muhambe?
(a) Vera's admirer.
(b) Vera's brother.
(c) Vera's father.
(d) Vera's teacher.

12. In Part 3: Chapter 5, why do the doctors suggest terminating the pregnancy?
(a) Elizabeth is too sick to carry the baby to term.
(b) The baby has a low chance of survival.
(c) Mark does not want to have the baby.
(d) The baby is diagnosed with a genetic disorder.

13. In Part 3: Chapter 7, what is Vera studying for?
(a) Ordinary Level Examination.
(b) Certificate of Higher Education.
(c) Advanced Level Examination.
(d) Certificate of Primary Education.

14. In Part 3: Chapter 9, why does Vera think it is important for Becky to tell their parents about her engagement to John?
(a) Because it will make her seem important.
(b) Because Becky is her sister and it is her duty to tell their parents.
(c) Because John is white and their father might react badly.
(d) Because John is a pilot.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 2: Chapter 2, why does Nyabera join a group of travellers on her journey to the mission?

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

3. In Part 3: Chapter 7, what does Mark think of Tommy Muhambe?

4. In Part 2: Chapter 4, what does the catechist notice about Akoko that led him to build a house for her?

5. In Part 2: Chapter 9, why does Maria find it easier to accept Akoko's death?

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