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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Voice of Truth announces over the radio that His Excellency has received 50,000 shillings for what?
(a) The presidential fund for education equality.
(b) The presidential fund for universal healthcare.
(c) The presidential fund for hungry children.
(d) The presidential fund for disabled children.

2. What does Gũthera think people may be driving through the wilderness for?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) Hiding from police.
(c) Hunting for food.
(d) Ivory poaching.

3. What does the Member of Parliament say is the root cause of poverty in their country?
(a) Not enough jobs.
(b) Women having too many children.
(c) A weak work ethic among the young.
(d) Wages that barely meet inflation.

4. Why is Matigari said to be "particularly dangerous" (115) when his escape is announced?
(a) He is a giant of great strength.
(b) He has an AK-47 and a sword.
(c) Due to his delusions.
(d) He does not care if he loses his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does the woman in the wilderness tell Matigari he can find truth and justice?

4. What does the Voice of Truth say made the recent prison escape most unusual?

5. When does the Minister of Truth say was the day the freedom fighters left the forest?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Gũthera say she has felt since Matigari saved her life? How does she speak about the female experience after she helped Matigari escape from the mental hospital?

2. Why does the Provincial Commissioner compare Matigari to Rip Van Winkle?

3. What does the Provincial Commissioner announce a ban on during the Minister's meeting? What does he change the name Trampville to and why?

4. Who is the Hooded Truth and Justice and what is his role in serving justice?

5. What types of things does the Voice of Truth say their government will purchase with loans from the British, European, and U.S. governments?

6. What is the difference between the workers' homes and the homes of the wealthy that Matigari, Gũthera and Mũriũki pass as they drive in the Mercedes they got in the wilderness?

7. What are some rumors Matigari hears about himself as he walks around in search of truth and justice at the start of Part II?

8. What does Ngarũro wa Kirĩro say after the Minister of Truth says he will be the only factory worker not allowed to return to work?

9. What does the priest tell Matigari that Gũthera should do after he explains to the priest that she broke her 11th commandment?

10. Who does Gũthera realize the woman in the Mercedes is? Why is this ironic?

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