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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Wiping your Tears Away, Pages 33 - 54.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Gũthera consult with before telling the officer whether or not she would do what he suggested she do in order to save her father's life?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Her siblings.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her priest.

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

3. How does Matigari know when the factory workers have breaks?
(a) He can hear the workers shouting outside.
(b) The children run to the factory during each break.
(c) A siren blares.
(d) Matigari has a watch and knows what time breaks occur.

4. Which prisoner suggests there may be an informer among them?
(a) The murderer.
(b) The drunkard.
(c) The student.
(d) The teacher.

5. What do the two guards require from the children before allowing them entry in Part I of Matigari?
(a) Money.
(b) Beer.
(c) Food.
(d) A hug.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Gũthera suggest Matigari go to search for his family?

2. Why is Matigari excited when John Boy Junior says he had gone to college?

3. What did an officer tell Gũthera she could do to save her father's life after he was arrested?

4. What does one of the children accuse Matigari of doing as he follows them?

5. What is Matigari surprised at when he is at the bar at the Mataha hotel?

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