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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 1, what is the chief's initial reaction to the birth of his eighth child?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is disappointed that it is a daughter.
(c) He is surprised that the baby cries so loudly.
(d) He is excited to have another son.

2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, according to Chik, what should the brother have done?
(a) Grabbed all his brother's wealth.
(b) Become the chief of Sakwa.
(c) Taken over the chief's stool.
(d) Married his brother's widow and become guardian of the grandson and custodian of the chief's stool.

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what is the significance of being the mikai of a chief?
(a) The mikai is the chief's spiritual advisor.
(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 favorite wife.

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what is the protagonist accused of by her in-laws?
(a) Having too many children.
(b) Being lazy and wasting their wealth.
(c) Being too controlling over her husband.
(d) Being involved in witchcraft.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what is the purpose of the rush to Akoko's hut at cockcrow?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how long are the search parties gone?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why does Chief Odero set the bride price at 30 head for the prospective suitors?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 6, what is the name of the chief's newborn son?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how many wives did the chief's brother have?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 1: Chapter 6, how do Owuor and Akoko react to Obura's suggestion about his mother allowing him to tour the world, and what does Chief Owuor do about it?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 5, what accusations were made against Akoko?

3. In Part 1: Chapter 3, what happens to one of the twins, Odongo, while they are fishing?

4. In Part 1: Chapter 5, is Owuor able to pursue priesthood, and how does this affect his relationship with Nyabera?

5. In Part 1: Chapter 1, how does traditional society's preference for male children affect Chief Odero Goggin's expectations for Akoko's birth?

6. In Part 1: Chapter 2, what happens at the end of the chapter with regards to Akoko's betrothal and marriage?

7. In Part 1: Chapter 3, how does Akoko feel about Nyabera's new religion and name?

8. In Part 1: Chapter 9, what does Vera insist on before Becky gets married?

9. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what happens to Akoko later in the night after the negotiation?

10. In Part 1: Chapter 10, what is Peter's first duty as a priest?

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