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

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

3. What does Chege tell Waiyaki the bark of a certain tree is good for?
(a) Rashes.
(b) Fever.
(c) Headaches.
(d) A fresh wound.

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

5. What livestock are the boys in charge of?
(a) Goats.
(b) Cattle.
(c) Horses.
(d) Sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Waiyaki sit for the ceremony?

2. What is the thingira?

3. What did the ancient seer call white men?

4. What betrays Chege's age to Waiyaki?

5. What does Joshua's house look like?

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