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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chief Nanga not hire the young man at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He cannot cook African cuisine.
(b) He does not know how to drive a stick shift.
(c) He has a bad leg.
(d) He has never fired a gun.

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

3. What is John's job?
(a) Public relations advisor.
(b) Radio journalism.
(c) Newspaper editor.
(d) International trade.

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

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

6. From where is Chief Nanga's second wife-to-be?
(a) Urua.
(b) Bori.
(c) Anata.
(d) Agaba.

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

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

9. What does Jean interpret as a sign of lust?
(a) Leg-shaking.
(b) Running the hand through the hair.
(c) Narrowed eyes and a slightly opened mouth.
(d) Frequent stretching.

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

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

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

13. How long is Nwege's speech in Chapter 1?
(a) More than 40 minutes.
(b) More than 20 minutes.
(c) Less than five minutes.
(d) More than hour.

14. What is the general feeling of the people toward Odili's father?
(a) Disappointment.
(b) Love.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Hatred.

15. Finish the quote said by Odili in Chapter 1: "For what is modesty but ________________?"
(a) Self-deprecation.
(b) Great humility.
(c) Lack of self-consciousness.
(d) Inverted pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do Jean and Odili leave Jean's house?

2. Why does the girl in Chief Nanga's best story refuse to remove her bra?

3. Why does Chief Nanga seek a second wife?

4. Why has Odili lost his admiration for Chief Nanga?

5. How many wives does Odili's father have?

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