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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. What does Vero put on her lips?
(a) Blue ink.
(b) Nivea cream.
(c) Red ink.
(d) Lipstick.

2. What did Margaret want to convert Ben to?
(a) Islam.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Roman Catholic.
(d) Sikh.

3. Why does the author say Julius is unafraid of walking home and who he might meet?
(a) He knows everybody in the town.
(b) His father is an influential person in the area.
(c) He is educated.
(d) He believes he is the strongest in the town.

4. What was Jonathan's job at the Coal Corporation?
(a) Miner.
(b) Cook.
(c) Supervisor.
(d) Engineer.

5. What sports did Ben play at his club?
(a) Tennis and billiards.
(b) Cricket and rugby.
(c) Soccer and croquet.
(d) Squash and ping pong.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the child Vero look after?

2. What does Julius step on?

3. What club do all progressive African men join?

4. Why did the government have to stop the free education system?

5. Why are there no boys to take Mrs. Emenike's shopping?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the story say about Cletus' character?

2. How did Cletus eventually get his sugar fix?

3. What does Michael find out about the path he attempts to block?

4. Why are Mr. and Mrs. Emenike so impressed with Vera?

5. Why is Mrs. Emenike angry at the new socialism in Nigeria?

6. How does Michael want to change the school?

7. How do Mr. and Mrs. Emneike react when they hear Vera has tried to poison their child?

8. How did Father Doherty react when Mike and Cletus asked him for sugar?

9. How does Mike calm Cletus down in this section?

10. Why is Mr. Emenike angry at the new socialism in Nigeria?

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