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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two men ask Chief Nanga for a copy of his speech?
(a) The editor of the Daily Chronicle and Mr. Jalio.
(b) Mr. Jalio and Hezekiah Samalu.
(c) Mr. Jalio and the editor of the Daily Machet.
(d) The editors of the Daily Machet and the Daily Chronicle.

2. Who is called the third vulture?
(a) The CPC.
(b) The ACP.
(c) The PAP.
(d) The POP.

3. How does Odili manage to talk to Edna alone in Chapter 9?
(a) He invites her to Mrs. Nanga's house.
(b) He gives her a ride to the hospital.
(c) He tells her has an important message from Chief Nanga.
(d) He gives her father a small piece of gold.

4. How much money does Maxwell say the POP has received from British Amalgamated?
(a) 1,000,000 pounds.
(b) 400,000 pounds.
(c) 100,000 pounds.
(d) 75,000 pounds.

5. What does Maxwell see Chief Nanga as an example of?
(a) An insignificant buffoon.
(b) A charming leader.
(c) Why intelligent people should not abandon politics.
(d) What happens when an intelligent man has too much power.

6. With whom does Odili, in his letter, say Edna can satisfy herself with if Chief Nanga is unable?
(a) Odili.
(b) Anyone.
(c) Dogo.
(d) Chief Nanga's son.

7. What animals, after leaving the Odo house, ruin Odili's plan involving Edna?
(a) Donkeys.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Chickens.
(d) Horses.

8. What is the name of the political party formed in Chapter 8?
(a) The Political Correctness Party.
(b) The Common People's Convention.
(c) The Progressive Alliance Party.
(d) The Cultural Protection Committee.

9. Who from Anata offers to join Odili's campaign?
(a) Josiah.
(b) Andrew Kadibe.
(c) Odo.
(d) Edna.

10. What book does Odili think influenced Edna's letter?
(a) "The Complete Loveletter Writer."
(b) "The Song of the Blackbird."
(c) "Toasts: How to Make Them."
(d) "Speeches: How to Make Them."

11. What is the immediate task of the new party in Chapter 8?
(a) To arm the people.
(b) To start a dialogue with the British.
(c) To win the next election.
(d) To record corruption in the government.

12. Why has the crowd gathered in Anata when Odili returns from Bori?
(a) Azoge, the blind beggar, has beaten Josiah.
(b) The senior tutor has not left the bar in four days.
(c) Josiah has stolen from Azoge, the blind beggar.
(d) Josiah has been serving alcohol to children.

13. With whom does the PAP reveal that the Minister of Foreign Trade has been illegitimately making a profit?
(a) Suleiman Wagada.
(b) The U.S. State Department.
(c) British Amalgamated.
(d) Chief Nanga.

14. What is the name of Odili's chief bodyguard?
(a) Dogo.
(b) Boniface.
(c) Gregor.
(d) Bonaventure.

15. In what way will the new political party differ from the old parties, according to Maxwell?
(a) Their candidates will have better educations and speeches.
(b) They will spend more on the military.
(c) They will have more money.
(d) They will operate cleanly.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Odili plan to see Edna again after his embarrassing accident?

2. What does Odili do after awaking at 4 a.m.?

3. Why will Odili not retrieve Elsie in front of Chief Nanga?

4. Who bars Odili from the school hall in Anata?

5. Why is Azoge's stick important to Josiah?

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