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

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

3. What does "my liver trembles" refer to?
(a) It means "the day has come for me to die."
(b) It means "I am extremely hungry."
(c) It means "you have aroused longing in me."
(d) It means "illness has struck me and I am near death."

4. What is the Prairie Bible Institute?
(a) A large university in Nebraska which was founded by Mennonites.
(b) A Christian community and missionary training school in Alberta, Canada.
(c) A school which teaches English and Dutch to the children from the Sawi culture.
(d) A far right think tank in western Kansas.

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 does Don Richardson believe the real battle is about?

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

3. Who is the first patriarch in the Sawi tribe to convert to Christianity?

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

5. How old is Don Richardson when he first felt a spiritual call to serve God as a missionary?

(see the answer key)

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