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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Fifteen through Eighteen.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What shape does Waiyaki see in his mind?
(a) A Mugumo tree.
(b) A fire.
(c) A school building.
(d) A woman.

3. Who has become the leader of the hills following Chege's death?
(a) Kabonyi.
(b) Waiyaki.
(c) Joshua.
(d) An elder from Gathanjo.

4. How are the children dismissed from school?
(a) The blowing of a horn.
(b) The beating of drums.
(c) The striking of a piece of iron on a string.
(d) The teachers formally thank the children for coming and are thanked in return.

5. Where does Chege send his son?
(a) Nairobi.
(b) Morocco.
(c) Johannesburg.
(d) Siriana Mission Centre.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Kabonyi wish were in Waiyaki's place?

2. What killed Chege's first two wives?

3. On what does Kinuthia intimate the Gikuyu will have to pay taxes?

4. Who tells Waiyaki that Nyambura is beautiful?

5. Who once told Waiyaki that the arm of the white man is long?

(see the answer key)

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