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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters One through Five.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the great warrior who killed a lion by himself as a young man?
(a) Wachiori.
(b) Kamiri.
(c) Mugo wa Kibiro.
(d) Murungu.

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

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

4. What is the thingira?
(a) The man's hut.
(b) The women's hut.
(c) The community well.
(d) The medicine man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reaction did Waiyaki have that was unusual?

2. What animal makes Waiyaki want to touch their bodies?

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

4. How did Waiyaki feel the morning of the ceremony in Chapter Three?

5. How many sons does Chege have?

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