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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. Who were Demi na Mathathi?
(a) The priests who performed sacred rites.
(b) Minor gods.
(c) Giants of the tribe.
(d) Ancient warriors.

2. What is the name of the river between the ridges?
(a) Kameno.
(b) Kiambu.
(c) Honia.
(d) Makuyu.

3. What killed Chege's first two wives?
(a) Childbirth.
(b) Famine.
(c) Malaria.
(d) A flood.

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

5. Where does Waiyaki speak to Muthoni?
(a) In the dark trees.
(b) During the pre-initiation feast.
(c) In his father's hut.
(d) In the dance circle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of these is not an adjective used to describe Waiyaki's eyes?

3. To whom are sacrifices made before the initiation season?

4. What is the thingira?

5. Who is sent out to find Muthoni?

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