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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Chris compare himself, Ikem, and the President?
(a) Three green peacocks strutting proudly.
(b) Three green beetles singing.
(c) Three green bottles on a shelf.
(d) Three green saplings about to be chopped for firewood.

2. What message does Beatrice receive from an anonymous caller at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Chris wants to meet with her that evening.
(b) Chris will be sent to London that night.
(c) Chris must be moved to a new hiding place.
(d) Chris's hiding place is secure and she should not worry.

3. Who do political leaders always claim to be working for, according to Ikem?
(a) The people.
(b) God.
(c) Big business.
(d) Themselves.

4. What does the powerful man have, according to the expression used by the Abazon elder?
(a) The palm oil and wine.
(b) The ear of God.
(c) The yam and the knife.
(d) The lightning bolt.

5. According to Ikem, what do all poor people seem to want from their leaders?
(a) They want their leaders to live in luxury.
(b) They want their leaders to be humble like them.
(c) They want handouts from their leaders.
(d) They want their leaders to leave them alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chris say about Ikem's crusading editorials?

2. What is Mad Medico's job?

3. Where is Sam educated?

4. What is the name of the school attended by the President and Chris Oriko?

5. What does the national newspaper report about Ikem the following day?

(see the answer key)

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