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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 kind of diversion does Leafy create so he can return the servant's body?

2. While golfing with Dr. Murray, what does Leafy propose to Dr. Murray?

3. After Morgan tries on the Father Christmas outfit, why does Mrs. Fanshawe suddenly leave the room?

4. In Part Three, Chapter 8, Leafy lies to Adekunle about __________.

5. What is the name of Leafy's servant?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part Two, Chapter 9, why doesn't Leafy have sex with Priscilla?

3. With what information does Adekunle blackmail Leafy?

4. At the end of the novel, how will retribution be served against Adekunle?

5. In the final chapter of the novel, how does the theme of resignation come through?

6. Explain how Celia Adekunle comes into play in Part Two of the novel.

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

8. How does Leafy leave the party at Adekunle's?

9. What is Project Kingpin?

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

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

Using what you have learned about characterization, write a character analysis of one of the main characters. Include the following: a description, actions, relationship to other characters, motives, strengths, and weaknesses.

Essay Topic 3

Throughout the reading of the novel, we have analyzed the development of the plot. In an essay, summarize the key events of the novel and how they relate to the following elements of plot: exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution.

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