Facing the Lion Review

In Chapter One, Lemasolai wakes to the sound like rain, but it wasn't rain at all. What was it?

• It was the sound of the river beginning to flood.

• It was the sound of all the cows beginning to pee.

• It was the sound of people beginning to drink water.

• It was the sound of a nearby waterfall.

In Kenya, the lion is a symbol of...

• bravery

• friendship

• love

• respect

What did the tribe think of Lemasolai for running to the nearby village and not facing the lion?

• He was strong.

• He was brave.

• He was a coward.

• He was responsible.

In their culture, boys and girls have what roles?

• Boys take care of cattle; girls get water and firewood.

• Boys gather firewood and farm; girls bake and sew.

• Girls run the shop; boys build houses.

• The girls take care of the animals; the boys hunt.

To the Maasai, cows were...

• their way of life, their wealth.

• the spirits of their dead elders.

• barely worth owning as they are too costly.

• used for their meat and hide only.

The Kenyan government had established a law that every nomadic family do what?

• Pay a travel fee to get from place to place.

• Give one cow to the government as a tax.

• Send one boy from each family to school.

What did Lemasolai's brother give him as punishment for losing cows?

• Three cows of his own.

• Milk with no blood.

• A whipping with a tree branch.

• A pinching from the Pinching Man.

By what nickname is the disciplinarian of the village known?

• The Pinching Man

• The Punishment Man

• The Whipping Man

• The Spanking Man

With what would the Maasai often mix into the milk?

• Chocolate

• Blood

• Sugar

• Water

Lemasolai gets into school by...

• taking a state test.

• proving himself.

• lying about his age.

• paying a lot of money.