View a FREE sample

This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who convinces Chief Kobino to delay the construction project between Anata and Giligili for which Chief Nanga is pushing?
(a) The Prime Minister.
(b) Chief Nanga.
(c) Odili.
(d) A young assistant.

2. What detail about one man's robes in Chapter 6 most catches Odili's attention?
(a) The robe's eccentric patterning.
(b) The robe's poor quality.
(c) The robe's brilliant colors.
(d) The tailor's advertisement.

3. Where does Odili go after Chief Nanga's important guest in Chapter 5 arrives?
(a) To his home in Urua.
(b) To a dinner party.
(c) For a walk through Bori.
(d) Back to Anata.

4. What does Andrew Kadibe try to sound like when he knocks at Odili's door?
(a) A pig.
(b) A girl.
(c) Odili.
(d) An old man.

5. How do the Ministers of Overseas Training and Culture cover up their fear in Chapter 3?
(a) By talking casually.
(b) By storming about angrily.
(c) By joking.
(d) By leaving.

6. What does Chief Nanga think of the president of the Writer's Society's dress?
(a) That it is ridiculous.
(b) That it is wonderful.
(c) That it needs more shine.
(d) That it looks too much like the national costume.

7. Whom does Chief Nanga call when he comes home for lunch?
(a) The Minister of Public Construction.
(b) The Prime Minister.
(c) The Minister for Overseas Training.
(d) The Minister of Foreign Trade.

8. What is John's most interesting claim about the his country?
(a) It has experienced more racially-motivated violence against whites than blacks.
(b) It will very likely have an African-American president in the next 10 years.
(c) It has not conquered other countries despite having the power to do so.
(d) It will likely invade Africa soon, to liberate the struggling countries.

9. How many wives does Odili's father have?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Seven.

10. Who does Odili ask Andrew about after the latter knocks at his door?
(a) Mrs. John.
(b) The girl.
(c) The journalist.
(d) Chief Nanga.

11. What is the name of the soloist mentioned in Chapter 1?
(a) Voice box.
(b) Elsie.
(c) Edna.
(d) Grammar-phone.

12. What nickname offends Chief Nanga?
(a) M.A. Minus Opportunity.
(b) Owner of book.
(c) Father of Anata.
(d) Great Nanga.

13. What is the nickname of Odili's former next-door neighbor in his university days?
(a) Rennie.
(b) Irre.
(c) Diligent.
(d) Cooli.

14. What is Odili's father's first name?
(a) Josiah.
(b) Ezekiel.
(c) Onata.
(d) Hezekiah.

15. What sort of degree is Chief Nanga to be awarded?
(a) Master of public affairs.
(b) Bachelor of arts.
(c) Doctor of laws.
(d) Doctor of history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of buses does Chief Nanga purchase?

2. What is the chief complaint of the Prime Minister against his dismissed Cabinet members?

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

4. What causes Odili's division from his father?

5. What does Jean interpret as a sign of lust?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 490 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample