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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, The Tuan Eat Brains.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What machine does the Richardson family have that is very mysterious to the Sawi people?
(a) A gas-powered washing machine.
(b) A low flying helicopter.
(c) A food processor.
(d) A blender.

2. What do Sawi people do if twins are born?
(a) They celebrate for many days, for they think it is very special.
(b) They name them the same name, as they came at the same time.
(c) They kill the second twin, believing it to be an evil spirit.
(d) The second twin is ordained to be a tribal medicine man.

3. What does "Tuwi asonai makaerin" mean?
(a) To give a child in exchange for goods and services.
(b) To fatten with friendship.
(c) To leave a little on one's plate.
(d) To bow with deep respect to ones mother in law.

4. Why does Kauwan refuse to help Yae escape his terrible fate?
(a) Kauwan is deaf and cannot hear Yae's cry of fear.
(b) Kauwan is Yae's brother and has no power.
(c) Kauwan has been taken away to the jungle by his family.
(d) Kauwan has been promised a wife by one of the village men.

5. Why does a Sawi wife shave her head?
(a) Because it would show how wise she was.
(b) Because of lice.
(c) Because her husband has died.
(d) Because it customary for a bride to have a shaved head.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the word that Sawi greet one another with?

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

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

4. What does Don Richardson interpret the tumult of Sawi activity as?

5. What is "saravon"?

(see the answer key)

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