"The Rain Came" Quiz

The setting of Ogot's "The Rain Came" creates an atmosphere of

• boredom and frustration

• joviality and freedom

• urgency and conflict

• exhilaration and chaos

In Luo society, both the chief and his daughter

• are required to follow its traditions

• see hope amidst its hardships

• need to persuade outsiders to embrace its culture

• deceive others to elevate their social standing

The chief is required to offer a sacrifice of

• his sole son

• his eldest son

• his only daughter

• his spouse

Oganda must be sacrificed for the village to

• receive rainfall

• gain more power

• acquire wealth

• obtain gold

The resolution of "The Rain Came" is reached when

• the chief passes away

• rainfall occurs

• Oganda is sacrificed

• Osinda discovers Oganda by the lake

What type of conflict does L'abongo encounter?

• Internal - choose between saving his village or his daughter

• Internal - decide whether to save his daughter or his five wives

• External - conflict between the Chief and Ndithi

• External - conflict between the Chief and Oganda

Which theme is evident in "The Rain Came?"

• Sacrificing an individual for the collective good

• Seeking divine intervention in times of crisis

• Prioritizing offspring above all else

• Resolving significant issues through affection

Theme is

• the setting of the narrative

• a narrative embedded within another narrative

• employing verbal irony

• the underlying message or the central concept of the text

Historical fiction

• describes a narrative set in the past, incorporating historical facts and often featuring real historical figures, crafted to fit a fictional storyline.

• refers to the setting of a story, encompassing both its time and place.

• is a story that blurs the line between myth and historical accuracy.

• involves drawing a parallel between two dissimilar entities or ideas.

A frame story is

• a genre of literature

• fiction incorporating historical elements

• a narrative within another narrative

• a sensation of thrill or apprehension