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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Sorowanke's boyfriend?
(a) Edun.
(b) Odemo.
(c) Osiki.
(d) Yokolu.

2. How do the majority of Ake's residents react to the new radio?
(a) They start a collection to travel to see Milton Berle.
(b) The residents stage a series of all-night dance-a-thons.
(c) They begin to write their own radio plays.
(d) The news causes hysteria in the town.

3. Which of the following best describes the temperament of the new baby in Chapter 7?
(a) Curious and intelligent.
(b) Endlessly hungry.
(c) Boisterous and crying.
(d) Quiet and sickly.

4. What subject dominates the radio waves in Chapter 8?
(a) World War II.
(b) The comedy of Jack Benny.
(c) A radio program called 'The Shadow.'
(d) The Nigerian fight for independence.

5. What sin does Wole describe committing in Chapter 6?
(a) Tricking his sister into thinking a ghost is haunting her.
(b) Eating spoonfuls of powdered milk without permission.
(c) Lying about cutting the grass of the parsonage compound.
(d) Taking money from the collection plate during church service.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who defeats Paa Adatan in Chapter 8?

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

3. Who visits Ake at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. On a trip to Broda Pupa's farm, which is NOT one of the activities Wole participates in?

5. What friend does Wole make in the church choir?

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