The River Between - Chapter 10 Quiz

What happens to the boys after they heal from the circumcision?

Question Answer Choices They are released from the tribal hospital to go back to their communities. They stay in the hospital longer. They are sent to a different village. They undergo further training.

What does Waiyaki wonder after his circumcision?

Question Answer Choices When he will fully recover. Why he agreed to the procedure. How to help other boys endure the pain. What would make Muthoni voluntarily agree to such a procedure.

Why does Muthoni remain in the hospital while the other girls' scars have dried?

Question Answer Choices She is helping to care for other patients. She is waiting for her family to visit. She is ill and not healing properly. She chooses to stay for further education.

What does Nyambura do when Muthoni is finally brought to the mission hospital?

Question Answer Choices She writes a letter to her father. She tells her mother. She informs the village elders. She prays for her sister.

What happens to Waiyaki after his circumcision in Chapter 10 of 'The River Between'?

Question Answer Choices He immediately feels strong and proud. He experiences no pain and quickly recovers. He regrets his decision and flees the community. He suffers from pain and swelling.

What does Nyambura do when she learns about her sister's condition?

Question Answer Choices She informs the village elders. She writes a letter to her father. She prays for her sister. She flies to her sister's side and visits often.

What does Miriamu lament when she hears about Muthoni's dire state?

Question Answer Choices Her inability to visit Muthoni. Her own ignorance of how badly her daughter was injured. Her lack of faith in traditional medicine. Her failure to inform Joshua earlier.

What is the community's reaction to Muthoni's illness?

Question Answer Choices They seek help from neighboring tribes. They celebrate her bravery. They wonder if her father is being cursed and blame the Christians for meddling in tribal life. They ignore her situation.

What do the boys hear about that helps them endure the pain after their circumcision?

Question Answer Choices Legends of their ancestors. Stories about 'men and their inner secrets.' Tales of bravery and heroism. Songs of their tribe.

Why does Joshua not allow Miriamu to visit Muthoni in the hospital?

Question Answer Choices Because Miriamu is also ill. Because he is too busy with his work. Because he does not believe in hospitals. Because Muthoni disobeyed him.