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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After escaping prison, what does Matigari hear most people discussing as he walks asking where he can find truth and justice?

2. What reason did the Voice of Truth announce for why the university was closed?

3. To whom does the Provincial Commissioner liken Matigari?

4. The Voice of Truth announces over the radio that His Excellency has received 50,000 shillings for what?

5. What emblem is on the Minister of Truth's tie?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who does the Minister of Truth tell the audience "the country's... welfare and stability are dependent on" (97) after Matigari is arrested?

3. Describe the inside of the Mercedes Matigari drives out of the wilderness. What does Gũthera say about it?

4. Who does the priest tell Matigari he must go to if he wishes to find truth and justice?

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

6. Why does the Voice of Truth urge people not to harass white people who they think are madmen?

7. What does the Member of Parliament say is the root cause of poverty and how does he plan to solve this problem?

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

9. What do the boys in the scrapyard want Mũriũki to tell them at the start of Part II?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose two characters and discuss their similarities and differences.

Essay Topic 2

Pick a character from the novel and discuss their goals and motives. Do they achieve their motive? Do they share similar goals and motives with other characters? Do their goals clash with other characters? How do the characters' goals and motives affect their interaction with each other?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss elements of the narrative structure: Exposition, conflict, complication, climax, resolution and conclusion. Do all the elements make for a logical and linear story? How does the story's structure express the novel's themes?

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