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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. Who does Gũthera realize the woman in the Mercedes was?

2. What does the old woman in the wilderness tell Matigari "breeds misery" (73)?

3. Why do many attend the Minister of Truth's meeting in Part II?

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?

5. What has the priest heard, which inspires him to pray more?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. How did Gũthera save Matigari while in prison?

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

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

8. What does Matigari say at the Minister of Truth's meeting after Ngarũro wa Kirĩro is taken away?

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

10. What is the verdict for both Matigari and Ngarũro wa Kirĩro? Where are they taken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Genre is a category assigned to a literary work, like a novel. What are some genres that could be used to classify the novel? What is the main genre of the novel? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the author of Matigari. Who is he? What else has he written? How is Matigari similar or different from his previous works?

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