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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Ten through Fourteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reaction did Waiyaki have that was unusual?
(a) He fell asleep.
(b) He laughed.
(c) He passed out.
(d) He cried.

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

4. What does Waiyaki think his father is blessing as they walk during Chapter Four?
(a) Their meal.
(b) The earth.
(c) His son.
(d) The river.

5. What is rumored to be coming to Makuyu?
(a) A government post.
(b) The white man's military.
(c) The railroad.
(d) A new Christian mission.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what relative does Nyambura suggest Muthoni go to for help?

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

3. What do the Gikuyu people see as the white man's "magic"?

4. What killed Chege's first two wives?

5. What does Joshua blame for the ills of the land?

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