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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the party at Adekunle's with Leafy?

2. Who pays for the fetish priest ceremony?

3. What is the code name of the project to woo Adekunle for British interests?

4. What gift does Leafy receive from Adekunle?

5. What candidate does the United Kingdom support?

Short Essay Questions

1. In part Three, Chapter 5, what does Leafy do with Innocence's body?

2. At the end of the novel, what happens to Dr. Murray, and what is Leafy's response?

3. In the final chapter of the novel, how does the theme of resignation come through?

4. In Part Two, Leafy is losing many things. What is he losing?

5. What is Project Kingpin?

6. Why does Adekunle need Dr. Murray?

7. In Part Three, Chapter 6, what happens between the Duchess and Leafy after he plays Santa?

8. In Part Two, Chapters 6-10, how does Leafy display his anger?

9. Towards the end of the novel, Leafy has a change of heart. What changes for him?

10. At the end of the novel, how will retribution be served against Adekunle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, analyze what effect point of view has on the novel. Using examples from the text, from what point of view is A Good Man in Africa told? How would the novel change if it were told from each of the following different point of views:

Adekunle- first person

Hazel- first person

Celia-first person

Third person omniscient

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, write a literary critique of A Good Man In Africa. Include the following:

· What is the author's purpose in writing the story?

· What is the author's underlying belief about the topic?

· Do you agree with the author's conclusions?

· Does the writing follow a conventional plot diagram?

· Is the conflict made clear?

· Do you agree with the author's resolution of the conflict?

· Is there enough evidence throughout the novel to support the events that take place?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to simply telling a story, authors also try to create a mood that enhances the story. In an essay using examples from the novel, describe the mood of A Good Man In Africa. What literary devices does he use to create this mood?

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