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Why did Labong'o burst into tears when he saw the glittering chain around Oganda's waist?
Why did Labong'o burst into tears when he saw the glittering chain around Oganda's waist?
- Because the chain was a sign that Oganda was getting married.
- Because the chain was a symbol of her impending death as per the prophecy. (correct)
- Because Labong'o was overwhelmed with happiness at the sight of the chain.
- Because the chain was a gift from Labong'o to Oganda.
Why did Labong'o feel conflicted about the gods' request regarding Oganda?
Why did Labong'o feel conflicted about the gods' request regarding Oganda?
- Refusing the gods' request would mean putting Oganda's life above the tribe's interests.
- Letting Oganda die would not have any impact on Labong'o spiritually.
- Surrendering to the gods' request would mean sacrificing the whole tribe. (correct)
- Labong'o had no emotional attachment to Oganda.
Why was Oganda called 'beans' by her family?
Why was Oganda called 'beans' by her family?
- Because she loved beans more than any other food.
- Because she was skilled at growing beans in the family's garden.
- Because beans were her favorite crop to cultivate.
- Because she had a complexion with fair skin resembling beans. (correct)
What impact did Oganda's birth have on Labong'o's life according to the text?
What impact did Oganda's birth have on Labong'o's life according to the text?
What led Labong'o to marry multiple wives?
What led Labong'o to marry multiple wives?
Why did Labong'o feel torn between saving Oganda and fulfilling the promise he made when becoming chief?
Why did Labong'o feel torn between saving Oganda and fulfilling the promise he made when becoming chief?
Why was Oganda anxious to hear news from her father?
Why was Oganda anxious to hear news from her father?
What was the atmosphere in the village like upon the chief's return?
What was the atmosphere in the village like upon the chief's return?
Why did Labong'o go to his own hut and close the shutter?
Why did Labong'o go to his own hut and close the shutter?
What did the young woman whisper to her co-wife about concerning the chief?
What did the young woman whisper to her co-wife about concerning the chief?
What was Labong'o's main concern that weighed heavily on his heart?
What was Labong'o's main concern that weighed heavily on his heart?
Why did Oganda run back to warn the others about her father's return?
Why did Oganda run back to warn the others about her father's return?
