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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where does Odili decide to place his headquarters?
(a) Bori.
(b) Urua.
(c) Anata.
(d) Agoba.
2. In what way will the new political party differ from the old parties, according to Maxwell?
(a) They will spend more on the military.
(b) Their candidates will have better educations and speeches.
(c) They will have more money.
(d) They will operate cleanly.
3. What is the name of the trade unionist?
(a) Bill.
(b) Jim.
(c) Joe.
(d) Tom.
4. What is Odili disappointed to find out about Maxwell at the Samalu house after the launching of the local campaign?
(a) That he has accepted Chief Nanga's bribe.
(b) That he paid off the newspapers for good news.
(c) That he bought himself a car with party money.
(d) That he has decided to break off his engagement with Eunice.
5. When does Odili plan to see Edna again after his embarrassing accident?
(a) Christmas morning.
(b) New Year's Day.
(c) Her birthday.
(d) Christmas Eve.
6. Why does Chief Nanga give the editor rent money in Chapter 7?
(a) They are old friends.
(b) The editor is Mrs. Nanga's brother.
(c) To prevent blackmail.
(d) The chief borrowed money from the editor and owes him.
7. Where do Chief Nanga, Odili and Hezekiah meet?
(a) The Urua Grammar School.
(b) The Samalu house.
(c) Anata.
(d) Bori.
8. Which two men ask Chief Nanga for a copy of his speech?
(a) Mr. Jalio and Hezekiah Samalu.
(b) The editors of the Daily Machet and the Daily Chronicle.
(c) Mr. Jalio and the editor of the Daily Machet.
(d) The editor of the Daily Chronicle and Mr. Jalio.
9. Why has the crowd gathered in Anata when Odili returns from Bori?
(a) Josiah has stolen from Azoge, the blind beggar.
(b) Josiah has been serving alcohol to children.
(c) Azoge, the blind beggar, has beaten Josiah.
(d) The senior tutor has not left the bar in four days.
10. What animals, after leaving the Odo house, ruin Odili's plan involving Edna?
(a) Donkeys.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Horses.
11. With whom does the PAP reveal that the Minister of Foreign Trade has been illegitimately making a profit?
(a) Suleiman Wagada.
(b) Chief Nanga.
(c) The U.S. State Department.
(d) British Amalgamated.
12. What is Hezekiah's chief motivation in politics?
(a) Advancement of an ideology.
(b) Personal autonomy.
(c) Protection of the people.
(d) Personal gain.
13. Where is Edna's mother when Odili first arrives at her house?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The church.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) Bori.
14. Why will Mrs. Nanga not accompany her husband to the United States?
(a) She lacks education.
(b) Chief Nanga forbids her to go.
(c) She must stay with the children.
(d) She must manage the affairs of state in her husband's absence.
15. How much money does Maxwell say the POP has received from British Amalgamated?
(a) 75,000 pounds.
(b) 100,000 pounds.
(c) 400,000 pounds.
(d) 1,000,000 pounds.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of Odili's chief bodyguard?
2. How many floors does Chief Nanga's new house have?
3. Who arrives at the Samalu house the day after Odili meets with Chief Nanga?
4. What does Odili hope to accomplish through his political activities?
5. How has Odili's view towards Edna changed by the start of Chapter 11?
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