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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As expressed in Chapter 15, what school rule does Daodu believe is racist?
(a) The "quiet" rule.
(b) The "no outside food" rule.
(c) The "no pockets" rule.
(d) The ironic "Equal Opportunity" rule.

2. Who does the Alake summon to his residence in response to the women's protest?
(a) The British military.
(b) Essay.
(c) Local chiefs.
(d) His spiritual adviser.

3. What does Wole think about the Westernizing of his culture?
(a) He thinks Western influences should be limited to pop culture.
(b) He has fully embraced Western culture.
(c) He believes Westernization can be the salvation of his people.
(d) Western influences are harmful.

4. What best describes Kemberi's oratorical style?
(a) Soft-spoken.
(b) Rational.
(c) Rambling.
(d) Fiery.

5. What does Wole consider his "sanctuary" in Chapter 9 while staying in Isara?
(a) The central fountain.
(b) Father's mud-house.
(c) The market district.
(d) An abandoned bomb shelter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Wole's future plans for Mrs. Odufuwa?

2. Why does Paa Adatan feel he is the victim of racism?

3. Why does Sorowanke leave her home in Chapter 10?

4. What does Father warn Wole about in Chapter 9 about grammar school?

5. What is ogiri?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the "rite of manhood" Wole endures at the end of Chapter 9.

2. What is the highlight of Wole's time on the farm with Broda Pupa in Chapter 9?

3. How does Daodu run his school?

4. What is the nature of the controversy that arises from Beere's trip to England? How does the women's group respond?

5. Describe Wild Christian's women's group. Who are its members? What do they discuss?

6. What is the general dynamic between Wole, Essay, and Wild Christian? What is the nature of their relationship?

7. How does the Alake respond to the women's march?

8. How does Wole deal with the prospect of Essay dying in Chapter 11? How does Essay himself deal with the prospect?

9. What does Essay make Wole promise in Chapter 11? How does Wole respond to this request?

10. What are two examples of racist views that are brought to light in Chapter 15 by members of Wole's community?

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