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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are dead bodies interred in a Sawi village?
(a) In a communal grave, on the edge of the village.
(b) Deep in the earth, directly under the family longhouse.
(c) They are sunk in the Kronkel river just downstream of the village.
(d) In a small, coffin-sized gravehouse, elevated five to fifteen feet above ground.

2. What does Richardson believe is stopping the Sawi people from following the Christian path?
(a) Fear of being crucified like Jesus.
(b) Fear of the power of God and Jesus.
(c) Fear of Richardson and the Tuan people.
(d) Fear of unfavorable reaction from the demon world.

3. How does Mavo respond to the protection and kindness which Richardson shows to him?
(a) Mavo leaves the area and travels to the nearest Dutch government outpost.
(b) Mavo promises he will follow the Richardsons anywhere.
(c) Mavo converts to Christianity that evening.
(d) Mavo gives Richardson one of his own children.

4. In 1963 who does the Dutch government begin to give control of the Netherlands New Guinea to?
(a) Through the League of Nations they give control to the United States.
(b) Through the United Nations they transfer control to Indonesian sovereignty.
(c) Through the Geneva Accord they give control to the Sawi.
(d) Through the World Court they give control to Australia.

5. What do the women do during battle?
(a) The women taunt their own men to be more brave.
(b) The women throw stones and sharp rocks at the enemy.
(c) The women curse and bang their pounding sticks on the ground.
(d) The women shield the children.

6. What is the first thing Warahi says when he comes out of his coma?
(a) "Where am I?"
(b) "O Mother, don't be sad."
(c) "Help me up, I must walk."
(d) "I am hungry."

7. In the story about Jesus, who do the Sawi admire?
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) Pontius Pilate.
(c) Judas.
(d) Jesus.

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

9. What life forms must the Richardson family learn to live with inside their new home?
(a) Mosquitoes, cockroaches, crickets, flies, rats, lizards, bats and birds.
(b) Dogs, cats, parakeets, goats, cows, chickens and ducks.
(c) Elephants, giraffes, picolos, vultures, eagles and griffins.
(d) Worms, pythons, crocodiles, lions, jungle bears and hippos.

10. What gifts are given among the Sawi people at this first Christmas?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Sago, beetle grubs and wild pork.
(c) Dugout canoes.
(d) Bibles.

11. Why is Richardson shocked by the dead man Warahai's condition?
(a) Warahai is still conscious, has a faint pulse and is breathing.
(b) Warahai has been dead many days.
(c) Warahai has been wrapped in sago leaves.
(d) Warahai has been eaten by crocodiles.

12. What does Richardson organize to celebrate his first Christmas with the Sawi?
(a) A large scale inter-village feast.
(b) A huge ironwood tree covered with ornaments.
(c) A trip for his family to Australia.
(d) A Bible study for a few close Sawi friends.

13. Why is it so difficult for the Sawi people to convert to Richardson's faith?
(a) They cannot speak English.
(b) They have no spiritual life.
(c) They trust the ancient Sawi culture which is all they have ever known.
(d) They are cowards and afraid to try anything new.

14. What vision does Aham have which convinces the Sawi villagers that there is no hope for Warahai?
(a) A vision of a spirit which ambushes Warahai's soul and eats it.
(b) A vision of a spirit flock which cover the village as they fly over.
(c) A vision of a great tall Walahari bird which tells her to let go of Warahai.
(d) A vision of Warahai speaking to her from the other side.

15. Who is the first patriarch in the Sawi tribe to convert to Christianity?
(a) Hato.
(b) Stephen.
(c) Richardson.
(d) Mavo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problems does Richardson face personally as he starts his sixth month of living with the Sawi people?

2. What is the third level of despair?

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

4. What is the first level of despair?

5. How many people can be seated at a worship service inside the new Sawidome?

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