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

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

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

5. What animal makes Waiyaki want to touch their bodies?
(a) Lions.
(b) Antelopes.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Horses.

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

7. What does Chege tell Waiyaki the bark of a certain tree is good for?
(a) A fresh wound.
(b) Fever.
(c) Rashes.
(d) Headaches.

8. On what night are the social codes relaxed between men and women?
(a) The eve of the initiation cermonies.
(b) The night after the initiation ceremonies.
(c) The celebration of a son's birth.
(d) The harvest celebration.

9. What event in Joshua's life brought him peace?
(a) The birth of his first child.
(b) His baptism.
(c) His wedding.
(d) His second-birth ceremony.

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

11. How many wives does Chege have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

12. Who does Waiyaki see watching him with Muthoni?
(a) Kinuthia.
(b) Muthoni's aunt.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

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

14. Who is sent out to find Muthoni?
(a) Kabonyi.
(b) Miriamu.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Nyambura.

15. On what do Nyambura and Muthoni sit while talking at the river?
(a) Boulders.
(b) The grass.
(c) Water barrels.
(d) Tree stumps.