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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. What does Leafy reminisce about in Part One, Chapter 5?

2. While chatting with Dalmire at the barbeque, what is delivered to Leafy?

3. What is the purpose of the land Adekunle sold to the Nkongsamba Town Council two years ago?

4. In Part One, Chapter 1, with whom is Morgan in love?

5. In what city is the club barbecue in Part One, Chapter 3, that Morgan attends?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part One, Chapter 1, the reader discovers Leafy is being blackmailed. Explain what is known about this situation in this section of the novel.

2. Why does Leafy agree to Chloe's request to play Father Christmas at a children's party?

3. What happened to Leafy's father, and how has it affected his life?

4. In Part One, Chapter 1, why is Leafy upset with himself?

5. Describe Adekunle.

6. Explain Leafy's need for control and how he controls Hazel.

7. What tragedy strikes the British High Commission in Nkongsamaba, and how is Leafy involved?

8. Why is Leafy to bribe Dr. Murray?

9. Predict what will happen after Leafy receives the note to meet Adekunle in the small bar.

10. In Part One, Chapter 4, who behaves in a dishonest fashion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze what effect point of view has on the novel. Using examples from the text, from what point of view is A Good Man in Africa told? How would the novel change if it were told from each of the following different point of views:

Adekunle- first person

Hazel- first person

Celia-first person

Third person omniscient

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, examine the role of dynamic and static characters in the novel A Good Man in Africa. Which characters are dynamic? Which characters are static?

Essay Topic 3

There are many themes in the novel A Good Man In Africa. In an essay, analyze one of these themes. Use details from the text for support.

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