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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 does Joshua call himself after converting to Christianity?
(a) Pure and clean.
(b) A reborn man.
(c) A new creature.
(d) A child of God.

2. Which of these is not something Muthoni tells Waiyaki she wants?
(a) Children to play around the hearth.
(b) A husband for her bed.
(c) For her art to be seen around the world.
(d) To be a woman made beautiful in the tribe.

3. Who does Nyambura quote as saying circumcision is sinful?
(a) The prophet Isaiah.
(b) Their father, Joshua.
(c) Reverend Livingstone.
(d) Jesus Christ.

4. Which of these behaviors is not one condemned by Joshua?
(a) Drinking alcohol.
(b) Circumcision.
(c) Singing songs of praise.
(d) Traditional dances.

5. To what relative does Nyambura suggest Muthoni go to for help?
(a) An uncle.
(b) Their mother.
(c) An aunt.
(d) Their grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal was slaughtered for the ceremony?

2. Where did Waiyaki's mother take him at the end of Chapter Three?

3. What is a "kihii"?

4. What does "tene na tene" mean?

5. What is rumored to be coming to Makuyu?

(see the answer key)

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