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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, The Pure and Resurrected, Pages 109 - 127.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Gũthera do to support her siblings after her father's death?
(a) She sold handmade items.
(b) She stole food.
(c) She became a prostitute.
(d) She opened her own cafe.

2. Who slept in the house Matigari built while Matigari slept on the verandah?
(a) Captain Johnson.
(b) Private Jefferson.
(c) Settler Wiliams.
(d) Colonel Warren.

3. What does Matigari tell Gũthera when she offers him "a little pleasure" (24)?
(a) He asks if she thinks that is any way for a woman to behave.
(b) He reminds her they are in the presence of a child.
(c) He is old enough to be her father.
(d) He thought she would never ask.

4. What does Matigari say is the combination needed to defeat the enemy?
(a) Right and might.
(b) Faith and luck.
(c) Truth and justice.
(d) Good and evil.

5. Why are the boys in the scrapyard disappointed that they attacked Matigari?
(a) They realize he was kind to Mũriũki.
(b) They learned he had saved Gũthera.
(c) They realize they should have taken his money first.
(d) They believe he is an angel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the old woman tell Matigari will happen to him if he continues to wander the woods alone in search of truth and justice?

2. Who does the chief of police say do not go mad?

3. Why does Gũthera decide to help Matigari despite thinking he might be insane?

4. What does Matigari tell Ngarũro wa Kirĩro to tell the factory workers?

5. Who is the first prisoner Matigari finds after leaving the old woman in the wilderness?

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