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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the great witch whose magic won him great fame?
(a) Kamiri.
(b) Murungu.
(c) Wachiori.
(d) Mugo wa Kibiro.

2. Who were Demi na Mathathi?
(a) Ancient warriors.
(b) Minor gods.
(c) The priests who performed sacred rites.
(d) Giants of the tribe.

3. Who does Nyambura quote as saying circumcision is sinful?
(a) Their father, Joshua.
(b) Reverend Livingstone.
(c) Jesus Christ.
(d) The prophet Isaiah.

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

5. Where does Waiyaki speak to Muthoni?
(a) In the dark trees.
(b) During the pre-initiation feast.
(c) In his father's hut.
(d) In the dance circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal was slaughtered for the ceremony?

2. Who sometimes helps Joshua with the Sunday service?

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

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

5. What reaction did Waiyaki have that was unusual?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Chege tell Waiyaki he will have to do?

2. What rumors about the white people are circulating?

3. Why is Nyambura so upset by Muthoni's confession by the river?

4. What stops the boys' fight in Chapter Two?

5. What is Joshua's first response when he discovers Muthoni is missing?

6. What is Muthoni's argument to Nyambura about her desire to be circumcised?

7. How are the two ridges, Kameno and Makuyu, described?

8. How does Waiyaki feel toward Muthoni?

9. Describe the sacred place.

10. What are Sundays typically like for Joshua?

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