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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What food does Odili initially ask Peter to cook while Andrew Kadibe is visiting?
(a) Yams.
(b) Rice.
(c) Stew.
(d) Pork.

2. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?
(a) Money.
(b) Autonomy.
(c) A girl.
(d) Underqualification.

3. What is the name Elsie shouts out while making love to Odili?
(a) Steven.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Peter.
(d) Odo.

4. Why does Chief Nanga seek a second wife?
(a) His first wife is not cultured enough.
(b) He wants a pretty, younger woman.
(c) His first wife is lazy and does not cook or clean.
(d) His first wife is barren.

5. Whom do Chief Nanga and Odili visit in Chapter 3?
(a) The Minister for Overseas Training.
(b) The Minister of Public Construction.
(c) The Prime Minister.
(d) The Minister of Foreign Trade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chief Nanga think of the president of the Writer's Society's dress?

2. What does Andrew Kadibe try to sound like when he knocks at Odili's door?

3. How many wives does Odili's father have before marrying Odili's mother?

4. What causes Odili's division from his father?

5. When does Odili feel the full weight of his humiliation?

(see the answer key)

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