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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2 Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Njiru, when can a widow be comforted after death?
(a) Thirty days after death.
(b) When a new ship comes to shore.
(c) When there is an eclipse.
(d) When the conch shell is blown.

2. Why doesn't Dr. Rivers want Billy to return to war?
(a) His anemia.
(b) Billy's recent memory problems.
(c) His anger issues.
(d) Billy suffers from hypothermia.

3. What does blowing the conch shell do for the chief's widow?
(a) Helps her select a new husband.
(b) Sends her spirit to heaven.
(c) Frees her from crouching.
(d) Acknowledges her love for the chief.

4. At the end of Part 1, Chapter 6, what does Billy try to convince Dr. Rivers?
(a) Fighting is good for him.
(b) He sees ghosts.
(c) He has a French lover.
(d) He wants to die.

5. When was Dr. Rivers scared of scissors as a boy?
(a) During a haircut.
(b) Wrapping a gift.
(c) During a fight.
(d) When his mother sewed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dr. Rivers called as a boy?

2. Where is Dr. Rivers dreaming about in Part 2, Chapter 10?.

3. Where does Njiru meet Dr. Rivers?

4. What does Dr. Rivers see that causes him to start stammering?

5. What does Njiru cure a woman of in Dr. Rivers presence?

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