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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the worst failure of government, according to Ikem?

2. When the men show up unexpectedly at Ikem's house in Chapter 10, how do they greet Ikem?

3. When stopped by a soldier for questioning, what does Chris tell the soldier his profession is?

4. Who does Ikem liken himself to at the beginning of Chapter 11?

5. What does the national newspaper report about Ikem the following day?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One theme in the novel is the need for unity between people of different classes and faiths in order to create a better future for the nation. Write an essay exploring this theme in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Anthills of the Savannah describes a country under the rule of an increasingly tyrannical dictator. Describe the various ways in which the dictator exerts control over his Cabinet and over the people.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the idea of storytelling as a powerful tool.

1) Why, according to the Abazon elder, is the story of the battle more important than the battle itself?

2) Why, according to Ikem, are storytellers the enemies of tyrants?

3) How do Ikem's stories threaten the President? What change is he able to effect through them?

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