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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Seeker of Truth, Pages 84 - 108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Minister say the factory will take back all workers except Ngarũro wa Kirĩro?
(a) He refuses to return to work.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is now working for the government.
(d) He was the ringleader of the factory strike.

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

3. Who does the Minister of Truth tell his audience saved the country?
(a) The loyalists.
(b) The farmers.
(c) The patriots.
(d) The factory workers.

4. 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?
(a) He will end up in an early grave.
(b) He will end up like her.
(c) He will get arrested.
(d) He will find what he seeks.

5. Which prisoner tells Matigari he will "unravel" the "riddle," referring to the question Matigari asked the other prisoners?
(a) The drunkard.
(b) The prisoner accused of theft.
(c) The informer.
(d) The murderer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Part I of Matigari?

2. How does Matigari know when the factory workers have breaks?

3. What does Matigari do at the mugomo tree?

4. What is the main topic of conversation at the bar when Matigari enters with Mũriũki?

5. What is Gũthera surprised to learn Matigari does not know as they walk to a plantation?

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