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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Shadow of the Tuans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the tribe think of treachery and violence?
(a) They have never heard of treachery and violence.
(b) They honor it as a legendary activity.
(c) They are horrified by the concepts and live only peaceful quiet lives.
(d) They don't understand it at all.

2. Who actually completes the murder of Yae?
(a) The dogs of the village.
(b) His mother-in-law.
(c) He dies of starvation.
(d) The women and children of the Haenam village.

3. Why is Yae going on a journey to the nearby village of Haenam?
(a) He is campaigning for political office and needs the support of Haenam villagers.
(b) He is trying to forge an alliance between his village, Mauro, and Haenam.
(c) He is going to visit his mother who lives in Haenam.
(d) He is thinking of moving from Mauro to Haenam.

4. What do the Tuans reportedly have to prevent fever and heal sores?
(a) Witchcraft called "obat."
(b) Fire breathing guns.
(c) Animal totems.
(d) Antibiotics and oxygen tanks.

5. What is the name of the sea which the Kronkel river empties into?
(a) The Agramenon Basin.
(b) The Arafura Sea.
(c) The Agrabar Waterway.
(d) The Atlantic Ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a good strategy for a Sawi village that wants to take revenge against another village?

2. What is "saravon"?

3. What does Hurip trade to obtain his "kapak," his steel ax?

4. Why must the women, young men and children leave when Yae's skull is cracked open?

5. What year do the Richardsons go to New Guinea?

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