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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. To which of the following levels of schooling had Ugwu attained before entering Odenigbo’s service?
(a) Standard three.
(b) Standard two.
(c) Standard five.
(d) Standard four.

2. Which of the following is Phyllis Okafor’s husband’s name?
(a) Nnonobongo.
(b) Nnaemeka.
(c) Nnesinachi.
(d) Nnanyelugo.

3. Which of the following does Ugwu see Jomo kill?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A pigeon.

4. With which of the following does Harrison boast of cooking for Richard?
(a) Leeks.
(b) Turnips.
(c) Beets.
(d) Carrots.

5. Which of the following meanings does Kainene ascribe to Olanna’s name?
(a) Not to Be Married to a Poor Man.
(b) Let’s watch and see what next God will bring.
(c) God’s gold.
(d) Hoped-for beloved of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Special Julius deliver?

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

3. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?

4. In which of the following do Olanna’s aunt and uncle live?

5. Which of the following sports does Odenigbo report playing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What virtue does Ugwu ascribe to the arigbe herb?

2. What reasons does Olanna give for preferring train travel to plane travel?

3. Who are those named as enemies by the Revolutionary Council?

4. What things does Olanna note having left behind in Nsukka when she evacuates to Abba?

5. How does Richard initially react to the attack on the airport as he travels back from London?

6. In what way does Richard disappoint the Igbo elder with whom he discusses ancient bronze pots?

7. What is the first ethical question Odenigbo poses to Ugwu?

8. What reasons does Ugwu give for hoping Odenigbo does not ask him to recite poetry from class?

9. How does Madu report having escaped the second coup?

10. How does Richard disappoint the family of the slain customs officer he visits?

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