The River Between - Chapter 7 Quiz

What has Joshua become as a result of his faith?

Question Answer Choices A powerful preacher. A school teacher. A wealthy merchant. A tribal chief.

Why did Joshua leave Makuyu when he was young?

Question Answer Choices To learn at the mission. To find work in the city. To escape tribal conflicts. To visit relatives in another village.

What do the people of Makuyu remain loyal to despite the nearby Siriana Mission?

Question Answer Choices The new government. The ways of the land. The teachings of the mission. The local market.

What does Joshua do in response to his community's lack of understanding?

Question Answer Choices He teaches them about government. He stops preaching. He prays and continues to live a separate life. He moves to another village.

How did Joshua feel about the faith he adopted?

Question Answer Choices It connected him to his ancestors. It brought him out of darkness and ignorance. It made him feel isolated. It brought him wealth and prosperity.

What distinguishes Joshua's house in Makuyu?

Question Answer Choices It is painted white. It has a large garden. It has a tin roof. It is two stories tall.

What do the tribespeople wave off when there is talk of it?

Question Answer Choices The arrival of more missionaries. The white man setting up a government and collecting taxes. The building of new schools. The introduction of new crops.

What does Joshua deeply disapprove of in his community?

Question Answer Choices The local market gatherings. The traditional dances. The tribal rituals of circumcision. The communal farming practices.

What does Joshua believe Christianity is the way to?

Question Answer Choices Wealth. Knowledge. Salvation. Peace.

What does Joshua regret about his wife Miriamu?

Question Answer Choices That she had been circumcised before they converted. That she did not convert with him. That she cannot read. That she does not support his preaching.