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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wole believe about the pomegranate fruit in Chapter 1?
(a) That it is full of deadly poison.
(b) That it is inhabited by the spirit of his ancestors.
(c) That it can cure his mother's cancer.
(d) That it is the apple mentioned in the Bible that tempted Adam and Eve.

2. In Chapter 1, how is Uncle Sanya cured of his spirit possession?
(a) Uncle Sanya is drained of a pint of blood.
(b) Uncle Sanya is taken to a high mountain, where the spirits cannot reach.
(c) The offending spirits are given food to placate them.
(d) Uncle Sanya is confined in a hut for 2 months.

3. What accident does Wole suffer on his birthday in Chapter 2?
(a) He gets into a fight and receives two black eyes.
(b) He nearly drowns during his beachside party.
(c) His foot is broken when it is run over by an automobile tire.
(d) While playing see-saw, Wole falls and hurts his head.

4. Wole begins the narrative starting when he was what age?
(a) Eight.
(b) Fourteen.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

5. How does Wole get his first look at the world outside the parsonage's walls in Chapter 3?
(a) He is hoisted onto a ladder which overlooks the compound's walls.
(b) He trespasses into the church bell tower.
(c) He sits with his family on their roof during a fireworks display.
(d) He is rushed to a hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "Mr. B" do for a living?

2. In Chapter 3, how does Wole manage to get back home to Ake?

3. What are ghommids?

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

5. How did Essay get his name?

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