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

2. When Yae arrives at the Haenam village at the beginning of Chapter 2, why is he so confident?
(a) He is carrying a concealed gun so that if there is trouble, he can defend himself.
(b) He has been visiting them for seven months and they have been very friendly and warm.
(c) He is bringing them steel axes and a chain saw.
(d) He is marrying the chief's daughter and will soon be related to the tribe.

3. What does the tribe think of treachery and violence?
(a) They don't understand it at all.
(b) They have never heard of treachery and violence.
(c) They are horrified by the concepts and live only peaceful quiet lives.
(d) They honor it as a legendary activity.

4. 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 a waterfall which falls some 500 feet.
(c) The kidari is the longest straight stretch of the river.
(d) The kidari has dangerous currents which should be avoided.

5. What does Don Richardson say to the battling warriors?
(a) "Get out of my front yard!"
(b) "There is another way!"
(c) "Es! That's enough!"
(d) "No more steel tools unless you stop!"

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the elders Kigo, Hatu and Numu volunteer to make contact with the Tuans?

2. What does Richardson feel when he first shakes hands with a Sawi elder?

3. What do Sawi people do if twins are born?

4. What flag flies on the deck of the "super canoe"?

5. How does the author describe a Sawi manhouse?

(see the answer key)

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