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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What misunderstood African gesture does Odili explain to the foreigners?
(a) Scrunching up the face.
(b) Mussing up one's hair.
(c) Shaking the fist.
(d) Touching the forehead with the back of the left hand.

2. What does Chief Nanga say a man ought to do if someone offers to make him a minister?
(a) Accept immediately.
(b) Think about it long and hard.
(c) Slap him in the face.
(d) Run away.

3. Whom do Chief Nanga and Odili visit in Chapter 3?
(a) The Minister for Overseas Training.
(b) The Minister of Foreign Trade.
(c) The Prime Minister.
(d) The Minister of Public Construction.

4. With whom did Odili live in Giligili?
(a) His uncle.
(b) Foster parents.
(c) His half-sister's family.
(d) His father.

5. How long has it been since Odili last spoke with Chief Nanga?
(a) More than 15 years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the president of the Writer's Society?

2. Where do Odili and Jean go after leaving Jean's house?

3. From what country do Jean and John come?

4. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?

5. Where is Odili from?

(see the answer key)

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