Chronicles From the Land of the Happiest People on Earth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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Chronicles From the Land of the Happiest People on Earth Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 132 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What does The People’s Steward give Dr. Mukarjee as a symbol of friendship?

2. How does the man die in the incident that Badetona witnesses?

3. Who wanted to take on the title "National Servant"?

4. What does Papa Davina emphasize to the Seeker during their meeting?

5. Why is the prime minister's new title notable for Duyole?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the introduction of the rookie politician disrupt the political dynamics within the ruling party, particularly concerning Sir Goddie?

2. Why is the title The People’s Steward important to Sir Goddie's goals for the People’s Choice Awards?

3. What does the Seeker's act of writing her desires on luxurious paper reveal about her societal status and aspirations?

4. How does the setting of Hilltop Manor in Jos symbolize the lingering effects of British colonialism in Nigeria?

5. What is the moral or lesson of the allegorical story shared by the People’s Steward about the priest and the theft of communion wine? How does it relate to the broader themes of power and perception?

6. How does the exclusion from important meetings affect Duyole's emotions and perspectives on the political dynamics?

7. How did the prime minister, Sir Godfrey Danfere, respond to the label of the country as the Most Extraordinarily Corrupt Nation in the World?

8. Describe the initial dynamics between Pitan and Sir Goddie during their meeting. How does the Sir Goddie acknowledge Pitan's contributions?

9. How does the news story about the group of ritualistic killers impact the tone and atmosphere of the club gathering? Why is this story especially haunting for Dr. Menka?

10. How does Duyole perceive the change in title from Prime Minister to The People’s Steward or PS?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Papa Davina's role as both a spiritual guide and a symbol of power and influence. How do these two roles intersect and diverge throughout the book Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People On Earth? What does this dual role suggest about the nature of spiritual guidance in the context of the story?

Essay Topic 2

The Festival of People’s Choice and the Yeomen of the Year award play a crucial role in the book. Write an essay analyzing the significance of this award and how it shapes the motivations and actions of the various political figures. In particular, how does the drive to win this award reflect the deeper societal values and political dynamics?

Essay Topic 3

Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People On Earth shows a mix of new ways, old traditions, and reminders of British rule. Talk about how the people, happenings, and places in the story show these differences. What does this tell us about how Nigeria is changing after British rule ended?

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