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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. What shape does Waiyaki see in his mind?
(a) A fire.
(b) A Mugumo tree.
(c) A school building.
(d) A woman.

2. Where was Nyambura supposed to meet Waiyaki at the beginning of Chapter Sixteen?
(a) His hut.
(b) The school.
(c) The river.
(d) Joshua's house.

3. Where are the circumcisions performed?
(a) Around the main village well.
(b) In each initiate's hut.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) On the river's banks.

4. What does Reverend Livingstone usually wear on his head?
(a) His glasses.
(b) A bandana.
(c) A fedora.
(d) A pith helmet.

5. What is Waiyaki called by the people?
(a) "The Leader."
(b) "The Prophet."
(c) "The Teacher."
(d) "The Chosen One."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who besides Waiyaki knows the details of the old prophecy?

2. Who is Njeri?

3. What do many Gikuyu people see as a sign of a good teacher?

4. Who can tell that Nyambura is excited and dreamy?

5. Who once told Waiyaki that the arm of the white man is long?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Joshua react to the news of his daughter's death?

2. Before meeting him at Mukuyu, what is Nyambura's opinion of Waiyaki?

3. What is Waiyaki's reaction to Nyambura's not coming to visit?

4. Why does Waiyaki feel badly for Njeri?

5. What changes Reverend Livingstone's mind about how to deal with the traditional tribal customs?

6. How does Nyambura feel about Waiyaki at the end of Chapter 17?

7. What is Waiyaki's relationship with Kabonyi like?

8. What does Waiyaki plan to speak about at the meeting of the parents?

9. What news does Waiyaki hear from the Siriana Mission near the end of Chapter Twelve?

10. Why does Waiyaki not feel warm toward Kamau?

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