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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who visits Ake at the beginning of Chapter 9?
2. As revealed in the Uncle Sanya story in Chapter 1, which of the following is considered a rare delicacy?
3. What is tinko?
4. What is akara?
5. What does Father warn Wole about in Chapter 9 about grammar school?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the highlight of Wole's time on the farm with Broda Pupa in Chapter 9?
2. Describe the process of Sorowanke finding and creating a home in Chapter 10.
3. What problems exist in Wole's community? What are the social issues of the day?
4. How does Sorowanke anger the peddlers of Dayisi's Walk? How is the conflict resolved?
5. Describe the events leading up to the women's group decision to march on the Alake.
6. Generally speaking, how is the philosophy in Wole's community about punishing children?
7. What is the general dynamic between Wole, Essay, and Wild Christian? What is the nature of their relationship?
8. Describe the events that lead up to the violence at the Alake's compound.
9. How does Wild Christian react to the chaos and violence that erupts at the Alake's compound?
10. How does the Alake respond to the women's march?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Punishment, especially the punishment of children, is a common image in Ake. Cite three examples of punishment in the text. How is punished viewed, by both the punisher and the punished? Is it an effective deterrent to mischief?
Essay Topic 2
What is Wole's view toward A) modernization, and b) Westernization. How does he contrast modern living with the world of his childhood? Use examples from the text.
Essay Topic 3
Describe the tone Wole Soyinka uses throughout Ake. What is his attitude toward the events of his childhood? How might tone reveal his intent in relaying his biography to readers? Use specific examples from the text.
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