What is Macaroni?

Many of those everyday things Richardson takes for granted often alarm the Sawi. One such item is his dinner of macaroni. The villagers make a habit of watching the missionary family go about their daily tasks. One day, some young boys spy the missionary family eating their dinner of macaroni. They incorrectly identify the unknown substance as brains.

Another item that frightens the natives is the bright light of Richardson's kerosene lamp. The unnatural light scares the grown Sawi warriors, who run in fear before Richardson can explain the item.