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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. To whom are sacrifices made before the initiation season?
(a) Demi na Mathathi.
(b) The ancient ancestors.
(c) Kikuyu and Mumbi.
(d) Murungu.

2. Which of these is not an adjective used to describe Waiyaki's eyes?
(a) Liquid.
(b) Sad.
(c) Large.
(d) Hooded.

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

4. What does Waiyaki think his father is blessing as they walk during Chapter Four?
(a) The earth.
(b) Their meal.
(c) The river.
(d) His son.

5. What is the meaning of the river's name?
(a) Graceful.
(b) Cure, bring-back-to-life.
(c) Fertility.
(d) Pure, clean-the-soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What livestock are the boys in charge of?

2. Who were Gikuyu and Mumbi?

3. Who is sent to bring Muthoni back?

4. What is the name of the Creator who made the first people of the tribe?

5. Whom is Waiyaki shocked to see at the initiation preparations?

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