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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Chief Nanga not hire the young man at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He has never fired a gun.
(b) He has a bad leg.
(c) He does not know how to drive a stick shift.
(d) He cannot cook African cuisine.

2. What is the nickname of Odili's former next-door neighbor in his university days?
(a) Cooli.
(b) Irre.
(c) Rennie.
(d) Diligent.

3. Which of Odili's colleagues visited England?
(a) The Senior Tutor.
(b) Andrew Kadibe.
(c) Chief Nanga.
(d) Principal Nwege.

4. What, in Chief Nanga's days as a scoutmaster, is considered the "very acme of sophistication"?
(a) Reading English books.
(b) A white sash.
(c) A white helmet.
(d) A red dress.

5. What is the chief complaint of the Prime Minister against his dismissed Cabinet members?
(a) They are over-educated by Western thought.
(b) They are bloodthirsty.
(c) They have betrayed their fathers.
(d) They are greedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name Elsie shouts out while making love to Odili?

2. How is Odili received at Chief Nanga's house?

3. Where is Odili from?

4. What used to be Odili's father's profession?

5. How does Jean look at Chief Nanga?

(see the answer key)

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