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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nyambura going to see?

2. What is the most striking thing about Waiyaki?

3. How does Muthoni get to Siriana?

4. To what Bible character does Joshua compare Muthoni?

5. Who says he could kill Waiyaki?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Waiyaki become angry with the rain?

2. What is it that people most admire in Joshua?

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

4. Why were parents proud when their child came home with a tear-stained face?

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

6. Why does Waiyaki feel badly for Njeri?

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

8. What is the subject of the songs sung by the children?

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

10. Describe the new school.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What role does education have in "The River Between"? Are there different kinds of education? Please be specific.

Essay Topic 2

The character of Nyambura is one that grows and changes over the course of the novel. Discuss the development of her character and the importance it has on the story.

Essay Topic 3

How is the importance of compromise addressed in "The River Between"? Please use at least three examples.

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