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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 offering Adekunle a trip and being embarrassed by his response, whom does Leafy go to see?

2. In Part Two, Chapter 11, whom does Leafy pick up at the airport?

3. What does Leafy plan to do after telling Fanshawe everything?

4. What has yet to take place at the Commission grounds?

5. In Part Two, Chapter 11, whom does Priscilla invite out to a club?

Short Essay Questions

1. Towards the end of the novel, Leafy has a change of heart. What changes for him?

2. Are internal or external causes the root of Leafy's problems?

3. In part Three, Chapter 5, what does Leafy do with Innocence's body?

4. At the end of the novel, what happens to Dr. Murray, and what is Leafy's response?

5. Who are the various people Leafy has to report to, and what stress does this cause him?

6. What happens when Leafy proposes the bribe to Dr. Murray?

7. Why does Adekunle need Dr. Murray?

8. In Part Three, Chapter 6, what happens between the Duchess and Leafy after he plays Santa?

9. What is Adekunle's alternate plan for dealing with Dr. Murray's report?

10. In Part Two, Chapters 6-10, how does Leafy display his anger?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In A Good Man In Africa, there are many dishonest acts. In an essay, analyze the theme of dishonesty. Using examples from the text, which characters behave in dishonest ways?

Essay Topic 2

How does Leafy's personal behavior and professional behavior collide to set Leafy up for his current state of affairs?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to simply telling a story, authors also try to create a mood that enhances the story. In an essay using examples from the novel, describe the mood of A Good Man In Africa. What literary devices does he use to create this mood?

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