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A Man of the People | Quiz

Chinua Achebe
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A Man of the People | Quiz

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1)

How many pounds does each bus cost? (from Chapter 4)

2,500.
60,000.
12,000.
6,000.
2)

Where does Odili go incognito? (from Chapter 13)

To Edna's house.
To Chief Nanga's inaugural campaign meeting.
To Bori.
To the Anata Grammar School.
3)

Who arrives at Chief Nanga's house at the beginning of Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

Mrs. Akilo.
Jean.
The Prime Minister.
Chief Kobino.
4)

What is John's most interesting claim about the his country? (from Chapter 4)

It will likely invade Africa soon, to liberate the struggling countries.
It has experienced more racially-motivated violence against whites than blacks.
It will very likely have an African-American president in the next 10 years.
It has not conquered other countries despite having the power to do so.
5)

Where do Odili and Jean go after leaving Jean's house? (from Chapter 5)

Immediately to Chief Nanga's house.
To Urua.
Through the streets of Bori.
To Anata.
6)

Which two men ask Chief Nanga for a copy of his speech? (from Chapter 7)

Mr. Jalio and Hezekiah Samalu.
Mr. Jalio and the editor of the Daily Machet.
The editors of the Daily Machet and the Daily Chronicle.
The editor of the Daily Chronicle and Mr. Jalio.
7)

Odili feels he has never been close enough to his father to _________ him. (from Chapter 13)

Smell.
Hate.
Love.
Understand.
8)

How does Eunice immediately react to Maxwell's death? (from Chapter 13)

She shoots Chief Koko.
She weeps uncontrollably.
She stands in shock.
She sits down and faces the other direction.
9)

What detail about one man's robes in Chapter 6 most catches Odili's attention? (from Chapter 6)

The robe's poor quality.
The robe's brilliant colors.
The robe's eccentric patterning.
The tailor's advertisement.
10)

Where does Odili go after Chief Nanga's important guest in Chapter 5 arrives? (from Chapter 5)

For a walk through Bori.
Back to Anata.
To a dinner party.
To his home in Urua.
11)

With whom does the PAP reveal that the Minister of Foreign Trade has been illegitimately making a profit? (from Chapter 10)

Suleiman Wagada.
The U.S. State Department.
Chief Nanga.
British Amalgamated.
12)

What does Odili do after awaking at 4 a.m.? (from Chapter 7)

Wanders the streets of Bori.
Reads the newspaper.
Takes the bus back to Anata.
Kicks Elsie out of the house in tears.
13)

Why does Jean say sex means more to a woman than a man? (from Chapter 5)

Women have sex less frequently.
It takes place inside her.
It makes woman a part of man's world.
Women become mothers through sex.
14)

How does Odili respond to Chief Nanga's bribe? (from Chapter 11)

"No!"
"Give me 4,000."
"Give me 600."
"Yes!"
15)

For what does the young man apply at Chief Nanga's house at the end of Chapter 4? (from Chapter 4)

To be a security guard.
To be a chauffeur.
To be a gardener.
To be a cook.
16)

How does Odili manage to talk to Edna alone in Chapter 9? (from Chapter 9)

He gives her a ride to the hospital.
He gives her father a small piece of gold.
He invites her to Mrs. Nanga's house.
He tells her has an important message from Chief Nanga.
17)

How much does Chief Nanga say Maxwell has taken in bribes? (from Chapter 11)

1,000 pounds.
650 pounds.
250 pounds.
4,000 pounds.
18)

What surprising individual backs the new political party in Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

Principal Nwege.
Eddy, Chief Nanga's eldest son.
A junior member in the present government.
Mrs. Nanga.
19)

How does Edna react to seeing Odili after the launching of the campaign? (from Chapter 12)

With sadness.
With anger.
With joy.
With love.
20)

How is Maxwell killed? (from Chapter 13)

He is shot.
He is run over.
He is beaten to death.
He is poisoned.
21)

Whom does Odili notice in the crowd at the Writer's Society's hall? (from Chapter 6)

Andrew Kadibe.
Principal Nwege.
Elsie.
Jean.
22)

Why will Mrs. Nanga not accompany her husband to the United States? (from Chapter 9)

She lacks education.
Chief Nanga forbids her to go.
She must manage the affairs of state in her husband's absence.
She must stay with the children.
23)

Whom does Odili hear talking to Elsie through the door? (from Chapter 7)

No one.
Mrs. Nanga.
Chief Nanga.
Dogo.
24)

What animals, after leaving the Odo house, ruin Odili's plan involving Edna? (from Chapter 9)

Horses.
Donkeys.
Sheep.
Chickens.
25)

What is John's job? (from Chapter 4)

Public relations advisor.
International trade.
Newspaper editor.
Radio journalism.
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