 Is Haron’s story true?
As far us the gentry of Cedar Falls was concerned, Haron Gorka did not exist. Certainly a man as well-educated as Haron Gorka would be an avid reader, and unless he had a permanent residence here in Cedar Palls, one couldn't expect that he'd have his own library with him. Haron Gorka...." "If I can't enjoy an association with Haron Gorka directly, I still could get the vicarious pleasure of your contact with him. Each one of you will tell me about Haron Gorka, sparing no details. Haron Gorka lived in what could have been an agrarian estate, except that the land no longer was being tilled. Haron Gorka, the man, was what counted, and the librarian's account of him certainly had been glowing enough.
 Yes. Matilda confirms when she sees the “shooting star.”
 No. Haron only tells her the story in the hopes of getting his wife to come home,  Yes. Matilda confirms when she sees the “shooting star.”  Yes, though only his wife is aware of that.  No. Both he and his wife are truly delusional.