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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. Who does Kabonyi wish were in Waiyaki's place?
(a) Kinuthia.
(b) Kamau.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Himself.

2. From where did the ancient seer whisper to his son that salvation would come?
(a) White man.
(b) The hills.
(c) God.
(d) Across the ocean.

3. What did the ancient seer call white men?
(a) "People from the other world."
(b) "People with milk-skin."
(c) "People with clothes like flowers."
(d) "People with clothes like butterflies."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Waiyaki notice that Joshua knows well?

2. What famous quote of Jesus' does Joshua use in his sermon?

3. About whom is Waiyaki warned near the end of Chapter Sixteen?

4. What happens when Joshua finishes his sermon?

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

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