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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six through Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the white men see in Waiyaki?
(a) A way to make peace with the native people.
(b) A brilliant future military leader.
(c) A possible leader of the Christian church.
(d) A troublesome boy.

2. What does Waiyaki call Muthoni?
(a) A witch.
(b) A sinner.
(c) A beautiful girl.
(d) A rebel.

3. What animal was slaughtered for the ceremony?
(a) A goat.
(b) A pig.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A cow.

4. In the old saying quoted near the end of Chapter One, what is not for strangers?
(a) Fruit from the sacred grove.
(b) The oilskin of the house.
(c) Sharing the tribe's disagreements.
(d) The coming-of-age ceremonies.

5. Which of these is not a god worshiped by the Kikuyu?
(a) Ngai.
(b) Mugo wa Kibiro.
(c) Mwenenyaga.
(d) Murungu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Waiyaki think his father is blessing as they walk during Chapter Four?

2. At the end of Chapter Two, what event does Chege remind Waiyaki will take place the following day?

3. What killed Chege's first two wives?

4. What year is Waiyaki in at the Siriana school?

5. Who was the great witch whose magic won him great fame?

(see the answer key)

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