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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. Which of these is not used as an instrument during the initiation dances?
(a) Broken tins.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Guitars.
(d) Horns.

2. Who is sent to bring Muthoni back?
(a) Nyambura.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Miriamu.
(d) Kabonyi.

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

4. Where has Muthoni gone?
(a) To Siriana.
(b) To Nairobi.
(c) To her aunt's.
(d) To her grandmother's.

5. What does Muthoni want to do in Chapter Six?
(a) Be circumcised.
(b) Marry a white man.
(c) See the world outside of Kikuyu.
(d) Join the church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what night are the social codes relaxed between men and women?

3. Who does Waiyaki see watching him with Muthoni?

4. What event in Joshua's life brought him peace?

5. Who does Nyambura quote as saying circumcision is sinful?

(see the answer key)

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