1. What is Don Richardson feeling as he steps onto the bank of the Kronkel and meets those who are waiting for them?
(a) He is frightened that he may have misread the situation.
(b) He is psyching himself up for the sermon he is going to give.
(c) He is feeling triumphant at having made the voyage.
(d) He is angry at his wife for being so scared.

2. What is "saravon"?
(a) A nutritious stew made of pork, sago and onions.
(b) A milky drink offered to the river gods every morning.
(c) A customary display of force meant to reassure guests that they are safe.
(d) The relationship between a Sawi man and his mother-in-law.

3. What is the ancient Sawi custom of "waness"?
(a) One person mixing blood with another person.
(b) A custom of men having more than one wife.
(c) A bind created by one person eating food which has touched another person's genitals.
(d) The custom of soaking food in water before eating it.

4. What does the high pitched command signal should happen?
(a) It signals that the Richardsons should be attacked and brought down.
(b) It signals that everyone should go home.
(c) It signals that the drums should begin.
(d) It signals that the children should ask for food and water.

5. Why do the young boys spread the news that the Richardson family is eating brains?
(a) Because Richardsons tell the boys this to frighten them.
(b) Because their macaroni supper looks like brains.
(c) Because the Richardsons frighten them.
(d) Because they are lying to get attention.