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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 is not an argument made against Waiyaki's plans?
(a) A smaller-than-usual expected harvest.
(b) The children weren't really learning.
(c) Waiyaki's youth.
(d) The new taxes being imposed.

2. What does Nyambura see as a bad omen?
(a) An insect landing on Muthoni's hand.
(b) Clouds covering the sun.
(c) Muthoni's water barrel rolling down the hill.
(d) An antelope crossing their path.

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

4. What is it said in Chapter Seventeen that one admired in Joshua?
(a) His compassion.
(b) His strength.
(c) His gentility.
(d) His fidelity.

5. Why do young people visit the river before the rite of circumcision?
(a) To wash themselves.
(b) To drink from the river.
(c) To wet rags for use during the ceremony.
(d) To numb their skin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal was slaughtered for the ceremony?

2. Where does Waiyaki speak to Muthoni?

3. What of Muthoni's seems to hold Waiyaki still in the dance circle?

4. With whom does Chege discuss Muthoni's illness?

5. How does Muthoni get to Siriana?

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