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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, why does Wee-Wee punish a boy with several dozen lashings?
(a) The boy caused unnecessary alarm by claiming there was a fire.
(b) The boy got a girl pregnant.
(c) The boy stole Wole's school supplies.
(d) The boy hit a teacher.

2. Who or what is emi esu?
(a) A term of affection for a young woman.
(b) The tribal equivalent of the Devil.
(c) A respected village elder.
(d) A large, leafy plant.

3. Why does Wole destroy the family's roses at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) He destroyed the roses on a dare from Osiki.
(b) He thought Wild Christian needed roses for her famous stew.
(c) He was getting back at Essay for beating him earlier.
(d) Waving a vegetable stalk, he imagined a swordfight, and got carried away.

4. How does Wild Christian respond to the mob violence in Chapter 14?
(a) Wild Christian tries to strangle the Alake.
(b) Wild Christian betrays the women's group to the local police.
(c) Wild Christian is among the most violent instigators in the mob.
(d) Wild Christian doesn't believe violence is the way, and she refuses to participate.

5. What is an ogboni?
(a) A local chief.
(b) A coconut cake.
(c) A blacksmith.
(d) A crayfish stew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the children make fun of "You-Mean-Mayself"?

2. What positive omen takes place during the protest at the end of Chapter 14?

3. In Chapter 7, how does Wole regard Mrs. Odufuwa?

4. What is Wole's memorable experience the first time he ventures outside the parsonage's walls in Chapter 3?

5. Why does Wild Christian scold Wole during his birthday party in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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