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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 knows Waiyaki was in Joshua's church?

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

3. Who saw Waiyaki in Mukuyu late at night?

4. Who had to tell Muthoni's family of her death?

5. How long has Reverend Livingstone been at Siriana?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the scene Waiyaki walks into in Chapter Fifteen.

3. Describe the new school.

4. What images come to Waiyaki while he is trying to sleep?

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

6. Why does Muthoni think no one from her family comes to see her?

7. Why does Waiyaki not feel warm toward Kamau?

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

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

10. What arguments does Kabonyi use against Waiyaki at the meeting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose at least two characters and discuss the ways in which parental expectations play a role in developing that character; these can be positive or negative expectations and can have positive or negative ramifications.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the ways in which courage is defined and portrayed throughout the novel. Use at least three specific examples.

Essay Topic 3

What is the role of Kibonyi in "The River Between"?

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