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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who or what is "Jonah"?
(a) The name given to a large rock outside the church.
(b) Wole's imaginary friend.
(c) The family home's welcome mat.
(d) The area behind Wole's house.

3. What name does Mrs. Odufuwa give Wole?
(a) Froo Froo.
(b) Egungun.
(c) Lagilagi.
(d) Osiki.

4. What does Bukola do to get her way with her father?
(a) She cries.
(b) She sits on the ground and won't budge.
(c) She punches him on his arm.
(d) She fakes trances.

5. How did Essay get his name?
(a) "Essay" is an onomatopoeia for the sound a snake makes, and Essay is mistrusted like a snake.
(b) He is a masterful writer.
(c) His real initials are S.A., and Essay is a soundalike name.
(d) Essay calls everyone by the familiar "Ese."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how does Wole counter the accusation that he has a fear of water?

2. What is Wole's nickname for the new radio in Chapter 8?

3. In Chapter 7, what is Wole's baby sister dressed in when she is buried?

4. What is the name of Wole's baby sister in Chapter 7?

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

(see the answer key)

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