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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. In the old saying quoted near the end of Chapter One, what is not for strangers?
(a) The oilskin of the house.
(b) The coming-of-age ceremonies.
(c) Sharing the tribe's disagreements.
(d) Fruit from the sacred grove.

2. Who can tell that Nyambura is excited and dreamy?
(a) Waiyaki.
(b) Miriamu.
(c) Kamau.
(d) Joshua.

3. Which of these is not a reason people came to the meeting at the school?
(a) To see the famous Marioshoni school.
(b) To see the Teacher.
(c) To hear the progress reports on their children.
(d) To become a teacher.

4. What does Waiyaki notice that Joshua knows well?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The names of his congregation.
(c) Hymns.
(d) The white man's laws.

5. Where does the relative Muthoni thinks will help her live?
(a) In their village.
(b) Nairobi.
(c) Kameno ridge.
(d) Siriana.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter Two, what event does Chege remind Waiyaki will take place the following day?

2. What does Waiyaki wish he could hold close to him?

3. What does Nyambura see as a bad omen?

4. What is a Kiama?

5. From where did the ancient seer whisper to his son that salvation would come?

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