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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the things Wole sees during his first walking tour of Ake in Chapter 3?
(a) A majestic zebra.
(b) The mill.
(c) Girls learning to sew.
(d) A group of potion-makers.

2. In Chapter 4, how does Wole counter the accusation that he has a fear of water?
(a) He states that he loves to be out in the rain.
(b) He submerges himself in a water barrel for a minute and a half.
(c) He pours a glass of water over himself.
(d) He tries to run away to the coast.

3. What is Wole's memorable experience the first time he ventures outside the parsonage's walls in Chapter 3?
(a) He sees a naked woman bathing.
(b) For the first time, he eats a delicious variety of pounded yam.
(c) He is exposed to a marching band.
(d) He is kidnapped by a homeless man.

4. What is the name of Wole's family servant?
(a) Osiki.
(b) Wild Christian.
(c) Tinu.
(d) Nubi.

5. In Chapter 2, how does Wole entertain his guests during his fourth birthday party?
(a) Singing.
(b) Building a small house from strips of wood.
(c) Playing tag.
(d) Staging a swordfight with branches as swords.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Wole's hometown?

2. How did Essay get his name?

3. What are egungun?

4. Who lives in BishopsCourt?

5. What is an "oro"?

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