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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, Cool Water Tomorrow.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Sawi what does "cool water" mean?
(a) Shocking truth.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Cold nights.
(d) Peace.

2. What is the most powerful family relationship in Sawi culture?
(a) A man and his mother-in-law.
(b) A mother and her grandmother.
(c) Brother to brother.
(d) A man and his wife.

3. Do the Sawi warriors bring weapons with them to Pirimapun?
(a) Yes, they take plenty of guns and ammunition to guard their goods.
(b) Yes, they line their canoes with 40 palmwood bows and hundreds of arrows.
(c) No, they are not worried about attack because they have supplies to trade.
(d) No, it is forbidden to take any weapon on the river; the spirit gods will be angry.

4. Why do the Richardsons go to live in New Guinea?
(a) They have no choice; they are sent by their families.
(b) They think the climate would be good for their health.
(c) They are writing a book on ancient cultures and want to do research.
(d) They feel called to serve God as missionaries.

5. What do the women do during battle?
(a) The women shield the children.
(b) The women taunt their own men to be more brave.
(c) The women throw stones and sharp rocks at the enemy.
(d) The women curse and bang their pounding sticks on the ground.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like on the day the Richardson family arrives at their new home?

2. What principle does Don Richardson believe God gives him to offer the tribal people?

3. What is the primary redemptive analogy which Richardson uses to reach the tribal people?

4. What problems does Richardson face personally as he starts his sixth month of living with the Sawi people?

5. What is Carol Richardson feeling as she steps onto the bank of her new home?

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