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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, The Power of Aumamay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What effect does the tide have upon the black, algae-stained Kronkel river?
(a) The tide reverses the river's current and pushes it back into the swamp.
(b) The tide sends ocean salmon back to the place they spawned.
(c) The tide kills fish and wildlife as water rushes in and floods the area.
(d) The tide sends great cresting waves up the river which create chaos.

2. Are the Sawi women involved in head hunting?
(a) Yes, they often lead the charge to the offending village.
(b) The Sawi women are involved only if they are married.
(c) Not directly, but they encourage murder and would participate in clubbing to death wounded victims.
(d) Yes, they are very good with spears and often had better aim than their husbands.

3. What is the name of Don and Carol Richardson's second child?
(a) Shannon Douglas.
(b) Luke Andrew.
(c) Moses James.
(d) Donald Paul.

4. What is the word that Sawi greet one another with?
(a) Aloha!
(b) Kondahara!
(c) Konahario!
(d) Alleluia!

5. What does Richardson like about the possibility of building on the kidari?
(a) It is surrounded by huge stone walls.
(b) It is in the middle of a large village.
(c) It is a good place for the mission plane to land.
(d) It is close to connections for electricity and gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most powerful family relationship in Sawi culture?

2. What do Aham and Richardson have in common?

3. What does Narai do when he sees the arrival of the Richardsons?

4. Why do the young boys spread the news that the Richardson family is eating brains?

5. How many wives does Yae's cousin Wasi have?

(see the answer key)

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