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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 rumor circulates about Joshua?
(a) He is very ill.
(b) He drinks in secret.
(c) He killed a white man.
(d) He still makes sacrifices to Murungu.

2. Who was the great witch whose magic won him great fame?
(a) Kamiri.
(b) Mugo wa Kibiro.
(c) Murungu.
(d) Wachiori.

3. On what night are the social codes relaxed between men and women?
(a) The night after the initiation ceremonies.
(b) The eve of the initiation cermonies.
(c) The harvest celebration.
(d) The celebration of a son's birth.

4. What of Muthoni's seems to hold Waiyaki still in the dance circle?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her smile.
(c) Her hands.
(d) Her laughter.

5. What is the name of the Creator who made the first people of the tribe?
(a) Muranga.
(b) Nyama.
(c) Koina.
(d) Murungu.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Chege send his son?

2. To what relative does Nyambura suggest Muthoni go to for help?

3. On what do Nyambura and Muthoni sit while talking at the river?

4. Where does Waiyaki speak to Muthoni?

5. How many sons does Chege have?

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