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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the word "maga" defined in the narrative?
(a) A one-eyed wolf.
(b) A supporter of American President Donald Trump.
(c) An engagement ring.
(d) A fool who has been taken advantage of.

2. What refreshments does Korede bring to the police officers in "Questions"?
(a) Popcorn and Coke.
(b) Efo and rice.
(c) Coffee and cookies.
(d) Cake and Coke.

3. What most describes Korede's personality?
(a) Creative and artistically expressive.
(b) Lazy and unorganized.
(c) Outgoing and adventurous.
(d) Tidy and organized.

4. Where is Korede when the police return her car to her in "Car"?
(a) At the funeral parlor.
(b) At the hospital.
(c) At home.
(d) At Gboyega's house.

5. Where does Gboyega live with his family?
(a) Festac Town.
(b) Banana Island.
(c) Yaba.
(d) Victoria Island.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in "Family" refers to a traditional Nigerian greeting?

2. What is Ayoola wearing when she meets Peju in the driveway in "Ice Cream"?

3. How does Ayoola describe Tade in "Maga"?

4. What traditional Nigerian drink is Ayoola having at the reception in "Father"?

5. What game is Yinka playing at the receptionist's desk in the opening of "Friend"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Korede learn about Gboyega in "Research"? How does she find this information?

2. Why does Korede not tell her mother about Ayoola's actions?

3. How does Ayoola respond to the police questions regarding Femi's disappearance?

4. Why does Muhtar choose to keep silent about Korede's secrets?

5. How does Ayoola perceive guilt in regard to the murders she has committed?

6. What happened when Ayoola and Korede's father brought home a mistress, as detailed through flashback in "Father"?

7. What is the meaning of the chapter title "Maga"?

8. Who did Ayoola kill when she was 17 years old? For what presumed reason?

9. What is the significance of the game Cluedo in the novel?

10. What is the significance of the knife in the novel?

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