The River Between Second Half Quiz

The Gikuyu leaders refer to ____ as the "white man's magic"

• Modern medicine

• Education

• Modern weaponry

• Trains

Why does Waiyaki step away from the Kiama?

• He believes they are corrupt

• Nyambura advises him to

• He wants to focus on his schools

• Kabonyi and Kamau have blackmailed him so he steps down

What else must the villages do to overcome the colonizers, according to Waiyaki?

• Set their differences aside in the pursuit of a common goal

• Begin to take up arms and prepare for a violent rebellion

• Convert to Christianity to make them happy

• Give up their ways and let them gain control in the interest of peace

What confuses some about Waiyaki's leadership?

• How young he is

• How confident he is

• How good of a public speaker he is

• How open he is to hear other opinions

Where do Waiyaki and Nyambura typically run into each other?

• At Joshua's church

• At the river

• At his school

• At the market

What invitation does Waiyaki extend to Nyambura?

• To come visit his school

• To help her escape from her father back to Kameno

• To help her convince Joshua that he is being stubborn

• To protect her the way he could not protect Muthoni

What is noteworthy about the seasonal changes occurring in the ridges?

• It has become unusually hot for the time of year

• The seasons have been much drier than usual, which could lead to drought and famine

• The seasons have been much rainier than usual, which could lead to flooding and disease

• They are not following any consistent or predictable pattern

How does Kabonyi treat Waiyaki?

• He critiques him but is understanding and open to hearing his thoughts

• He follows him without question, he is extremely loyal

• He opposes every idea that Waiyaki has

• He physically assaults him at any chance he gets

Who recommended that Kamau take Waiyaki's place on the Kiama after he resigned?

• Waiyaki

• Kabonyi

• Kinuthia

• Joshua

Which names are never mentioned in Joshua's house?

• Waiyaki and Muthoni

• Muthoni and Nyambura

• Waiyaki and Chege

• Kabonyi and Kamau