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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. Why was Gũthera's father arrested after the war began?
(a) For speaking out against the country's leader.
(b) For beating his wife.
(c) For carrying bullets in his Bible.
(d) For allowing his daughter to get an education.

2. Why does Matigari stomp on his belt of peace at the start of Part III?
(a) The other prisoners made fun of it.
(b) He feels it is cursed.
(c) He decides words alone cannot defeat the enemy.
(d) It broke.

3. How are the houses of the rich described as Matigari, Gũthera and Mũriũki pass them in the Mercedes?
(a) Large and protected by huge steel gates.
(b) Simple, yet elegant.
(c) Surprisingly modest.
(d) Mid-sized and well-maintained.

4. What reason did the Voice of Truth announce for why the university was closed?
(a) The students had gone on strike about food.
(b) There was a protest and many students were beaten.
(c) The school building had deteriorated and they could no longer hold classes there.
(d) The university teachers walked out.

5. Who does the Voice of Truth announce they are searching for after allegedly bringing food to the patients in the mental hospital?
(a) Two factory workers.
(b) The owner of the Mataha hotel.
(c) A woman and young boy.
(d) Two police officers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the Voice of Truth announce will be visiting the factory where the strike occurred?

2. Who does Gũthera realize the woman in the Mercedes was?

3. What does Mũriũki tell Matigari is happening outside of the bar after he goes out to see why they heard screaming?

4. What does Matigari say is the combination needed to defeat the enemy?

5. What is the woman in the wilderness gathering outside of her house when Matigari approaches her?

(see the answer key)

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