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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To which of the following markets in Lagos does Olanna take the pregnant Arize?
(a) Abya.
(b) Ayba.
(c) Yaba.
(d) Baya.

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

3. Against which of the following European nations does the novel ascribe the establishment of Nigeria?
(a) Germany
(b) France.
(c) Spain.
(d) Britain.

4. The phrase “I tetago” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Are you there?
(b) Are you mine?
(c) Are you hungry?
(d) Are you awake?

5. The comment that “They are killing us like ants” (181) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Litotes.
(d) Simile.

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

7. To which of the following does the BBC ascribe the initial coup in Nigeria?
(a) The Ijaw.
(b) The Igbo.
(c) The Yoruba.
(d) The Hausa.

8. Which of the following does Olanna note spreads across the floor of the train she takes back to Nsukka after the second coup?
(a) Blood.
(b) Saliva.
(c) Urine.
(d) Bile.

9. At which of the following universities is Olanna reported to have taken a master’s degree?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) Cambridge University.
(c) York University.
(d) London University.

10. The comment about “the kind of woman whose sneeze, whose laugh and talk, would be soft as the under feathers closes to a chicken’s skin” (23) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Simile.

11. Which of the following does Susan serve Richard after he returns from Martin’s wedding?
(a) Gin.
(b) Brandy.
(c) Whisky.
(d) Wine.

12. In which of the following do Olanna’s aunt and uncle live?
(a) Sabon Birni.
(b) Sabon Gari.
(c) Oruk Anam.
(d) Shagari.

13. The phrase “Ada m bu Jomo” (18) most nearly means which of the following?
(a) Give this to Jomo.
(b) My name is Jomo.
(c) Bring me Jomo.
(d) I hate that Jomo.

14. In which of the following cities does Olanna note having first met Odenigbo?
(a) Nsukka.
(b) Kano.
(c) Lagos.
(d) Ibadan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ugwu offer to bring to Olanna during her convalescence?

2. Which of the following does Olanna see the night of her return to Nsukka following the second coup?

3. Which of the following universities does Odenigbo note is represented in Nsukka?

4. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Okeoma drink?

5. Which of the following schools does Kainene note she and Olanna attended?

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