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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From where is Chief Nanga's second wife-to-be?
(a) Urua.
(b) Agaba.
(c) Bori.
(d) Anata.

2. What is John's most interesting claim about the his country?
(a) It will likely invade Africa soon, to liberate the struggling countries.
(b) It will very likely have an African-American president in the next 10 years.
(c) It has experienced more racially-motivated violence against whites than blacks.
(d) It has not conquered other countries despite having the power to do so.

3. How many pounds does each bus cost?
(a) 60,000.
(b) 12,000.
(c) 6,000.
(d) 2,500.

4. What does Chief Nanga think of the president of the Writer's Society's dress?
(a) That it needs more shine.
(b) That it looks too much like the national costume.
(c) That it is ridiculous.
(d) That it is wonderful.

5. In what regard does John claim his country is improving?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) International affairs.
(c) Racism.
(d) Economics.

6. From what country do Jean and John come?
(a) Britain.
(b) Canada.
(c) The United States of America.
(d) France.

7. Why does Andrew Kadibe think it ridiculous for Chief Nanga to be the Minister of Culture?
(a) Chief Nanga is insensitive.
(b) Chief Nanga is very poorly educated.
(c) Andrew believes he should be the Minister of Culture.
(d) Chief Nanga is culturally ignorant.

8. Where does Odili go after Chief Nanga's important guest in Chapter 5 arrives?
(a) To a dinner party.
(b) For a walk through Bori.
(c) Back to Anata.
(d) To his home in Urua.

9. With whom did Odili live in Giligili?
(a) His father.
(b) Foster parents.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His half-sister's family.

10. What does the Senior Tutor take from the reception?
(a) Two bottles of beer.
(b) Principal Nwege's ring.
(c) A jug of palm wine.
(d) A jug of beer.

11. How many wives does Odili's father have before marrying Odili's mother?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

12. Why does Jean say sex means more to a woman than a man?
(a) Women have sex less frequently.
(b) It takes place inside her.
(c) It makes woman a part of man's world.
(d) Women become mothers through sex.

13. What is Chief Nanga described as wearing when he exits his Cadillac at the school?
(a) Leather and gold chains.
(b) Sunglasses and a sportcoat.
(c) Damask and gold chains.
(d) Boots and a hat.

14. How is Odili received at Chief Nanga's house?
(a) Unexpectedly.
(b) Warmly.
(c) Coldly.
(d) Uncertainly.

15. How long has it been since Odili last spoke with Chief Nanga?
(a) Three years.
(b) Five years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) More than 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Odili become disillusioned with the POP?

2. For what does OHMS stand?

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

4. What is the general feeling of the people toward Odili's father?

5. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?

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