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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Six through Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is rumored to be coming to Makuyu?
(a) The white man's military.
(b) A government post.
(c) The railroad.
(d) A new Christian mission.

2. What is the meaning of "tiitheru"?
(a) "Blessing."
(b) "The scared place."
(c) "Becoming a man."
(d) "Of a truth."

3. What is the name of the Creator who made the first people of the tribe?
(a) Murungu.
(b) Muranga.
(c) Koina.
(d) Nyama.

4. Who was the ancient seer from Kameno?
(a) Wachiori.
(b) Mugo wa Kibiro.
(c) Murungu.
(d) Kamiri.

5. What betrays Chege's age to Waiyaki?
(a) His fading memory.
(b) His walk.
(c) His voice.
(d) His bad eyesight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the great warrior who killed a lion by himself as a young man?

2. What is the thingira?

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

4. Who does Nyambura quote as saying circumcision is sinful?

5. What year is Waiyaki in at the Siriana school?

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