Among the Kipsigis, in negotiating the terms of the bridewealth payment, a woman's parents:
a. Will frequently forgo the payment if the man is nice.
b. Will ask more payment if their daughter is in love with the man.
c. Will be motivated solely by making the best financial arrangement they can.
d. Will ask less for a highly educated woman who can earn her own living.
e. Try to find a balance between seeking a high bridewealth payment and concern for their daughter's happiness.
Question 2
Over the last century, among the Kipsigis of East Africa, bridewealth payments have:
a. Disappeared under the pressure of colonialism and modernity.
b. Increased, to cover the rising cost of living.
c. Remained the same in spite of changed economic conditions.
d. Decreased, as other economic opportunities compete for a man's investments.
e. Been prohibited by law.
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