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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. What does the boy do when Matigari is pelted with stones outside the factory?
(a) He runs away and hides in the scrapyard.
(b) He finds a worker to help him.
(c) He joins the children in throwing stones at him.
(d) He laughs.

2. Why does Gũthera decide to help Matigari despite thinking he might be insane?
(a) He reminds her of his father.
(b) He saved her life.
(c) She thinks he will pay her well.
(d) It is her duty as a Christian.

3. What is Matigari excited to see as he, Gũthera, and Mũriũki reach the plantation?
(a) His children.
(b) His house.
(c) His wives.
(d) His Excellency Ole Excellence.

4. 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.

5. Where does Gũthera suggest Matigari go to search for his family?
(a) His Excellency Ole Excellence.
(b) The police.
(c) The plantations.
(d) The scrapyard.

Short Answer 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?

2. How does the white man on horseback outside the house know Settler Williams?

3. What does Gũthera ask Matigari after sitting on his lap at the bar?

4. After learning of the worker's strike, what does Matigari ask the prisoners?

5. Which prisoner suggests there may be an informer among them?

(see the answer key)

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