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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22, The Power of Aumamay.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Sawi expression "hahap kaman" mean?
(a) The group is full of ecstatic joy.
(b) The warriors are about to attack.
(c) All is lost and there is no hope left.
(d) Dinner is ready.

2. What brings the Sawi villagers to a sudden halt when they hear it for the first time?
(a) The large migration of birds which flew overhead.
(b) The explosion of a nuclear bomb.
(c) The song of a lark at break of day.
(d) The diesel engines of the Dutch military boats.

3. What is the name of Don and Carol Richardson's second child?
(a) Luke Andrew.
(b) Moses James.
(c) Shannon Douglas.
(d) Donald Paul.

4. Who is Biakadon?
(a) The leader of the Kumar village.
(b) The young man who works for the Richardsons.
(c) The infant son of Kaiyo and Wumi.
(d) The legendary god of the sea.

5. What does the high pitched command signal should happen?
(a) It signals that everyone should go home.
(b) It signals that the drums should begin.
(c) It signals that the Richardsons should be attacked and brought down.
(d) It signals that the children should ask for food and water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Sawi warriors bring on their first trading mission to Pirimapun?

2. What is the most powerful family relationship in Sawi culture?

3. Who actually completes the murder of Yae?

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

5. What is the Ironwood Curtain?

(see the answer key)

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