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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. What event shatters the air of tension between the tribes on the first day of building?
(a) A storm suddenly appears and lightning strikes the building.
(b) Richardson begins to rail and rage at both tribes.
(c) A boat from John McCain arrives
(d) The Missionary Aviation Fellowship plane arrives.

2. What is unique about the kidari along the Kronkel river?
(a) The kidari has many types of exotic fish which visit it.
(b) The kidari is the longest straight stretch of the river.
(c) The kidari is a waterfall which falls some 500 feet.
(d) The kidari has dangerous currents which should be avoided.

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

4. What principle does Don Richardson believe God gives him to offer the tribal people?
(a) The principle of capitalism.
(b) The principle of original sin.
(c) The principle of redemption.
(d) The principle of cause and effect.

5. What is "saravon"?
(a) A nutritious stew made of pork, sago and onions.
(b) A customary display of force meant to reassure guests that they are safe.
(c) The relationship between a Sawi man and his mother-in-law.
(d) A milky drink offered to the river gods every morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two new tools Richardson gives the men of Tumdu?

2. Who is the woman, once beautiful, now covered in mud, weeping and wailing in grief?

3. What is the name of the tribe that Don Richardson and his wife Carol live with?

4. What is Don Richardson feeling as he steps onto the bank of the Kronkel and meets those who are waiting for them?

5. What does Don Richardson believe the real battle is about?

(see the answer key)

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