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

2. Who is Headmaster of the Grammar School?
(a) Reverend J. J. Ransome-Kuti.
(b) Odemo.
(c) Sanya.
(d) Essay.

3. What is an "oro"?
(a) A tribal tattoo.
(b) A flat shoe.
(c) A type of Nigerian currency.
(d) A nature spirit.

4. Which is NOT a name given to the master of Wole's parsonage compound?
(a) Pa Delumo.
(b) Reverend.
(c) Canon.
(d) Wild Man.

5. Why does Wole decide to run away from home in Chapter 6?
(a) To escape a vengeful forest spirit.
(b) To prevent Wild Christian from parading him around town as punishment.
(c) Because he decided to join the circus in Isara.
(d) To escape the wrath of the church leaders for stealing money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, what does Wole believe about St. Peter?

3. What is the name of the market Wole travels through on the way to choir practice?

4. Upon returning to Ake at the end of Chapter 3, what is the first thing Wole says?

5. Who defeats Paa Adatan in Chapter 8?

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