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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father warn Wole about in Chapter 9 about grammar school?
(a) It is very far away, and Wole will be far from his family.
(b) Father warns about the dangers of girls receiving education.
(c) The older boys there will be jealous of Wole's young age.
(d) School education is next to worthless.

2. In Chapter 4, why does Wole hide in the pantry?
(a) So St. Peter cannot spy on him from the roof.
(b) Wild Christian wants to give him a sour-tasting medicine.
(c) Wild Christian wants him to help her shop in town.
(d) Essay wants to hear him sing, and Wole does not want to sing.

3. After Paa Adatan's conflict with troops in Chapter 8, which term best describes his emotional state?
(a) Gaiety.
(b) Love.
(c) Disillusionment.
(d) Rage.

4. Why does Beere travel to England in Chapter 13?
(a) To advocate for the country's needs.
(b) To see Big Ben and other landmarks.
(c) To escape arrest.
(d) Because a friend in need is in London.

5. What is the immediate inspiration for a march upon the Alake in Chapter 14?
(a) A mother's tearful story of excessive taxation.
(b) A "yam tax."
(c) The closing of the Government College.
(d) The rape of a women's group member.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the temperament of the new baby in Chapter 7?

2. Which is NOT one of the things Wole sees during his first walking tour of Ake in Chapter 3?

3. Who does the Alake summon to his residence in response to the women's protest?

4. How does Wild Christian respond to the mob violence in Chapter 14?

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

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