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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 8, who arrives in the village wearing a long garb and a red head dress?
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 7, how does Akoko react to the news of the search parties' failure?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what does the chief think might have happened to Obura?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 11, who is the wife of Ramogi?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Part 1: Chapter 11, what did Akoko do during the journey to educate her nephews?
2. In Part 1: Chapter 12, where does Akoko go to live after taking the remainder of her wealth?
3. In Part 1: Chapter 2, how is the arrival of Owuor Kembo and his delegation received by Chief Odero?
4. In Part 1: Chapter 12, what happens to Akoko's wealth upon her return to Sakwa?
5. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what news reaches Mariathat causes her to return to her matrimonial home?
6. In Part 1: Chapter 8, what happens to Akoko later in the night after the negotiation?
7. In Part 1: Chapter 7, what is Akoko's belief about Obura's fate?
8. In Part 1: Chapter 4, what happens to the children upon arrival in Aluo?
9. In Part 1: Chapter 11, why is the court closed when Akoko and her nephews arrive in Kisuma?
10. In Part 1: Chapter 7, how does Akoko react to Obura's disappearance?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Survival in a patriarchal society requires a strong-willed character. Justify this statement in close reference to Akoko as portrayed in The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
Essay Topic 2
Death is always a blow to those close to you. Drawing your illustrations from the novel, show how Akoko’s death affects Maria Akumu, Elizabeth Awiti and the father, Peter Owuor Kembo.
Essay Topic 3
Akoko is the epitome of courage and perseverance. Write an essay to support this statement basing your answer on The River and The Source by Margaret Ogola.
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