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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom of the following secures lodging for Olanna and Odenigbo after they depart Abba?
(a) Adebayo.
(b) Acahara.
(c) Anulika.
(d) Aniekwena.

2. With which of the following companies does Richard report Kainene negotiated?
(a) Texaco.
(b) Chevron.
(c) ExxonMobil.
(d) Shell-BP.

3. Which of the following sports is Mohammed reported to play?
(a) Golf.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Polo.
(d) Cricket.

4. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Adebayo drink?
(a) Gin.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Fanta.
(d) Golden Guinea beer.

5. Which of the following novels does Ugwu attempt to study on the night of the initial coup in Nigeria?
(a) Return of the Native.
(b) Jude the Obscure.
(c) Tess of the D’Urbervilles.
(d) The Mayor of Casterbridge.

6. Which of the following is Olanna drinking when she learns of the second soup?
(a) Almond milk.
(b) Rice milk.
(c) Oat milk.
(d) Goat milk.

7. The word “ndo” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Sorry.
(b) Thanks.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

8. Which of the following universities does Odenigbo note is represented in Nsukka?
(a) Michigan State University.
(b) Louisiana State University.
(c) Iowa State University.
(d) Texas State University.

9. The name “Ogbenyealu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Hoped-for beloved of God.
(b) Not to Be Married to a Poor Man.
(c) God's gold.
(d) Let’s watch and see what next God will bring.

10. In which of the following does Richard note having lived?
(a) Wentnor.
(b) Norbury.
(c) Hardwick.
(d) Lea.

11. To which of the following markets in Lagos does Olanna take the pregnant Arize?
(a) Shop-a-way.
(b) Safeway.
(c) Kingsway.
(d) King’s Corner.

12. Which of the following activities does Richard note having shared with Martin in their childhood?
(a) Archery lessons.
(b) Wrestling lessons.
(c) Shooting lessons.
(d) Boxing lessons.

13. 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) Conceit.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

14. Ugwu’s comment that “Whenever he drained a pot of boiled beans, he thought of the slimy sink as a politician” (159) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Litotes.

15. The word “omalicha” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Beautiful.
(b) My love.
(c) My own.
(d) Beloved.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following does Olanna assert Odenigbo owes an apology?

2. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Prof. Ezeka drink?

3. To which of the following levels of schooling had Ugwu attained before entering Odenigbo’s service?

4. The phrase “I tetago” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

5. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Dr. Patel drink?

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