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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who looks after Akueke?
(a) Her brothers.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sisters.

2. What does the Diviner say Elizabeth's ancestors must be appeased with?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A goat.
(c) A sheep.
(d) A tortoise.

3. What does one elder say the holy book says about sons?
(a) They fly the roost.
(b) They will break down social structures.
(c) They will lead to temptation.
(d) They will rise against their fathers.

4. How did Nwibe change after the incident in the market place?
(a) He treated his wives better.
(b) He became quiet and withdrawn.
(c) He became kinder to strangers.
(d) He spent more time with his family.

5. What is the name of the spirit that Akueke's death will anger?
(a) Oni.
(b) Kouri.
(c) Ani.
(d) Lori.

6. Who does the author say the village belonged to?
(a) The African National Congress.
(b) France.
(c) The People's Alliance Party.
(d) Great Britain.

7. What had Marcus hired from Umuru?
(a) A gospel choir.
(b) Spanish guitarists.
(c) A high life band.
(d) A dancing troupe.

8. What word does the author state that Chike particularly liked?
(a) Bloomers.
(b) Periscope.
(c) Bootleg.
(d) Periwinkle.

9. What took the form of a handsome man in order to destroy Onwuero?
(a) Six lizards.
(b) Three fishes.
(c) Two dogs.
(d) Five cats.

10. What does the author say Rufus had become an expert at?
(a) Writing novels.
(b) Translating English.
(c) Advertising.
(d) Election campaigning.

11. Why do people avoid talking to Nnameka's father about his son?
(a) He has threatened to sue the next person who mentions his name.
(b) He always starts to cry.
(c) He knows nothing about love.
(d) He always flies into a temper.

12. What does the madman wrap around his waist?
(a) A tie.
(b) A scarf.
(c) A belt.
(d) A cloth.

13. Who sends a message to the boys in this section?
(a) Ani.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Akueke.
(d) Their grandfather.

14. What does Rufus mark his thumb with before he leaves the voting booth?
(a) Red ink.
(b) Chalk.
(c) Blood.
(d) Purple ink.

15. What does Okeke hum to himself?
(a) A hymn.
(b) A folk song.
(c) A limerick.
(d) A pop song.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people shorten Rufus's name to?

2. What did Rufus work as in Port Harcourt?

3. What kind of face does the author say the moon keeps outside the door?

4. Where does Nwibe wash himself?

5. What are the young ladies wearing on their heads?

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