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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 20, My Liver Trembles.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Don Richardson when he first felt a spiritual call to serve God as a missionary?
(a) 65.
(b) 10.
(c) 20.
(d) 39.

2. Why is it so important to Richardson that the patriarchs, the older men, convert to Christianity?
(a) Because Richardson believes only men can lead spiritually.
(b) Because the patriarchs can read and write and will spread the gospel.
(c) Because the patriarchs of the tribe hold much influence over the rest of the people.
(d) Because the patriarchs control all the money.

3. Why is it so difficult for the Sawi people to convert to Richardson's faith?
(a) They are cowards and afraid to try anything new.
(b) They have no spiritual life.
(c) They cannot speak English.
(d) They trust the ancient Sawi culture which is all they have ever known.

4. What have the Sawi villagers constructed around the Richardson home?
(a) Saurai, temporary homes.
(b) Tatious, boat docks.
(c) Nadous, long fireplaces for cooking.
(d) Satanoun, battle structures.

5. What do the Sawi people call Jesus?
(a) Jesus the Tailor, the one who makes us new.
(b) Tahari Tamala, the spirit who rises again.
(c) Tarap Tim Kodon, the perfect peace child.
(d) Tawanda Tahoi, the one who is beyond reach.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two villages are fighting on the Tuan's doorstep?

2. When Don Richardson first goes to work with the Sawi people, what foreign nation had claimed that area as its own?

3. What does "Kanggime" mean in the language Dani?

4. Who stands at the front of the battle, on the front line, so to speak?

5. What does "my liver trembles" refer to?

(see the answer key)

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