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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many sons does Chege have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) None.
(d) Five.

2. What does "tene na tene" mean?
(a) "Under the tree."
(b) "Fight the fear."
(c) "Across the river."
(d) "World without end."

3. What is the thingira?
(a) The man's hut.
(b) The women's hut.
(c) The medicine man.
(d) The community well.

4. From whom does Chege tell Waiyaki that he is descended?
(a) Wachiori.
(b) Murungu.
(c) Kamiri.
(d) Mugo wa Kibiro.

5. What gave Waiyaki a scar above his left eye?
(a) A wild goat.
(b) A wild boar.
(c) A lion.
(d) A hyena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the river between the ridges?

2. What animal was slaughtered for the ceremony?

3. What does Chege tell Waiyaki the bark of a certain tree is good for?

4. Where does Chege send his son?

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

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