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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Part 1: The Early Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For which of the following university departments does Ugwu’s aunt work?
(a) Biology.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Physics.
(d) Sociology.

2. Which of the following does Richard buy on his way to weekend with Kainene?
(a) Groundnuts.
(b) Mangoes.
(c) Oranges.
(d) Plantains.

3. The term “ike” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Left side.
(b) Rear end.
(c) Front end.
(d) Right side.

4. The comment that “he felt like an understudy who hoped the actor would not show up” (79) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Analogy.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Metaphor.

5. Which of the following sports does Odenigbo report playing?
(a) Golf.
(b) Cricket.
(c) Tennis.
(d) Polo.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “she looked, for a moment, like a shapely spirit who had emerged from the sea” (115) offers an example of which of the following?

2. Which of the following meanings does Kainene ascribe to her own name?

3. The word “nkem” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

4. The comment that “They have not said they are dying of hunger” (47) offers an example of which of the following?

5. With which of the following does Olanna furnish Ugwu?

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