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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the dismissed members of the Prime Minister's Cabinet called in Chapter 1?
(a) The Miscreant Gang.
(b) The Progressive Alliance Party.
(c) The Daily Chronicle.
(d) The Elitists.

2. What does Chief Nanga do to Principal Nwege after the speech?
(a) Ignores him.
(b) Praises him.
(c) Kicks him.
(d) Flatters him.

3. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?
(a) Underqualification.
(b) Money.
(c) Autonomy.
(d) A girl.

4. Why does Jean say sex means more to a woman than a man?
(a) It takes place inside her.
(b) Women become mothers through sex.
(c) Women have sex less frequently.
(d) It makes woman a part of man's world.

5. What is Chief Nanga described as wearing when he exits his Cadillac at the school?
(a) Leather and gold chains.
(b) Damask and gold chains.
(c) Sunglasses and a sportcoat.
(d) Boots and a hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many wives does Odili's father have before marrying Odili's mother?

2. Why does Chief Nanga not hire the young man at the end of Chapter 4?

3. Whom does Odili ask the journalist about?

4. What misunderstood African gesture does Odili explain to the foreigners?

5. To what do Odili and Jean dance?

(see the answer key)

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