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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Wiping your Tears Away, Pages 1 - 16 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the children fighting over when Matigari chases them away with a stick?
(a) A bunch of shirts.
(b) A bundle of shoelaces.
(c) A case of bananas.
(d) A pile of old newspapers.

2. What does Matigari make with a strip of bark from the mugomo tree?
(a) A small fire.
(b) A belt of peace.
(c) A sword.
(d) A hat.

3. What are the two guards, policemen, and tractor driver doing when Matigari passes them as he follows the children?
(a) Divying up the money the children gave them.
(b) Digging through the pile of trash.
(c) Arresting children at random.
(d) Drinking beer and laughing.

4. What weapon does Matigari hold at the start of the story?
(a) A crossbow.
(b) An AK-47.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A grenade.

5. What is the name of the voice Matigari hears over the radio in Part I?
(a) The Voice of Compassion.
(b) The Voice of Truth.
(c) The Voice of Peace.
(d) The Voice of Reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the boy do when Matigari is pelted with stones outside the factory?

2. What does Matigari do at the mugomo tree?

3. Who is Ngarũro wa Kirĩro?

4. Who wrote Matigari?

5. Who does Matigari want to find before he goes home at the start of Matigari?

(see the answer key)

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