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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9 after a fight with a snake, what part of the snake does Broda Pupa bury?
(a) He refuses to bury the snake.
(b) The entire snake.
(c) The head.
(d) The rattle.

3. What debate do Wole and Essay get into at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Whether there is a difference between clouds and fog.
(b) Whether the compound is the correct place to raise a child.
(c) Whether there is a difference between water and rain.
(d) Whether rubbing harder on the skin gets it any cleaner.

4. In Chapter 3, how does Wole manage to get back home to Ake?
(a) He is carried in the arms of a police officer.
(b) He is taken on the handlebars of a bike.
(c) He is taken by boat.
(d) He is taken by train.

5. After Paa Adatan's conflict with troops in Chapter 8, which term best describes his emotional state?
(a) Rage.
(b) Love.
(c) Disillusionment.
(d) Gaiety.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an "oro"?

2. What best characterizes Wee-Wee's handling of the grammar school?

3. Where does Sorowanke live, according to Chapter 10?

4. What is the popularly-held belief about the Bote troops?

5. Why does Wild Christian admonish Essay at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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