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Anthills of the Savannah | Quiz

Chinua Achebe
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Anthills of the Savannah | Quiz

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1)

What does Chris say the modern leaders of Africa must be like in order to build up their nations? (from Chapter 6)

Marxist crusaders.
Democratically-elected Prime Ministers.
Bloody reformists.
Medieval tyrants.
2)

What typically happens at police and army checkpoints? (from Chapter 17)

The guards ask for every passenger's identification papers.
The guards take a bribe from the bus driver and send him on his way.
Everyone must get off the bus for questioning.
The guards rifle through the passengers' belongings and confiscate any valuables.
3)

Which best describes the religion practiced by Agatha? (from Chapter 7)

She is an evangelical Christian.
She is a devout Muslim.
Animism, or spirit worship.
Ancestor worship.
4)

What does Lou Cranford say the President should do? (from Chapter 6)

Increase aid to the people of Abazon.
Decrease the debt owed to the United States.
Limit aid to the people of Abazon.
Maintain high levels of debt to the United States.
5)

What, according to Ikem, is the enemy of art? (from Chapter 7)

Intelligence.
Freedom.
Orthodoxy.
Apathy.
6)

How do the members of the Abazonian delegation receive Ikem? (from Chapter 9)

With shouts of anger.
With a tremendous ovation.
With murmurs of skepticism.
With jeers of derision.
7)

How does the landscape change as the bus continues on its journey? (from Chapter 17)

It changes from arid desert to lush rainforest.
It changes from flat plains to rolling hills and valleys.
It changes from flat plains to rugged mountains.
It changes from rainforest to increasingly dry grassland.
8)

What happens to the President? (from Chapter 18)

He was kidnapped by "unknown persons" and is presumed dead.
He committed suicide when he learned the coup was imminent.
He was kidnapped, tortured, shot, and buried in the bush.
He fled to England.
9)

According to Chris, which of the following describes Ikem? (from Chapter 8)

Cowardly.
Diplomatic.
Cautious.
Fanatical.
10)

What is one of Beatrice's nicknames? (from Chapter 7)

Mama B.
Baby.
BB.
Bea.
11)

Which of the following best describes Ikem's speeches? (from Chapter 12)

They are not typically controversial.
They are serious speeches with little or no humor.
They make listeners feel good about themselves and their land.
They can be shocking and even offensive to their listeners.
12)

What does the powerful man have, according to the expression used by the Abazon elder? (from Chapter 9)

The yam and the knife.
The lightning bolt.
The palm oil and wine.
The ear of God.
13)

What is the meaning of the word nneka? (from Chapter 7)

Mother is weak.
Mother is supreme.
Mother is love.
Mother of God.
14)

What other piece of false information is given by the newspaper about Chris? (from Chapter 14)

He may have fled for London.
He is missing and presumed dead.
He is now in police custody.
He is wanted by security officers.
15)

What does the President say is true of all African chiefs? (from Chapter 6)

They are greedy.
They are dictators.
They can never trust anyone.
They are polygamists.
16)

According to Professor Okong, why has the President been upset with both Chris and Ikem for the past two years? (from Chapter 11)

They did not help ensure his election as President for life.
He is still bitter about the way they gossiped about his English girlfriend.
They have been leaking information about him to the foreign press.
He thinks they have been working behind his back to have him overthrown.
17)

According to the National Gazette, Chris is spotted wearing what disguise? (from Chapter 14)

A false beard.
A cap and sunglasses.
A turban.
A nun's habit.
18)

What kind of car does Ikem drive? (from Chapter 10)

A Toyota.
A Peugeot.
A Datsun.
A Mercedes.
19)

What common convenience can the poor people Chris is staying with not afford? (from Chapter 16)

Electricity.
Bug spray.
Beds.
A stove to heat water.
20)

What ceremony is Beatrice planning to hold in her apartment at the beginning of Chapter 18? (from Chapter 18)

A funeral ceremony in memory of Chris and Ikem.
A naming ceremony for Elewa's baby girl.
A wedding ceremony for Emmanuel and Adamma.
A welcoming ceremony for the new government of Kangan.
21)

At the end of Chapter 8, what does Chris say he won't do? (from Chapter 8)

Give up the things he loves.
Abandon his friend, the President.
Lie low.
Resign his job.
22)

What should political leaders NOT do, according to Ikem? (from Chapter 11)

Pretend to be like the poor by wearing aged jeans.
Mingle with the poor or make friends with poor and low-class people.
They can do anything they like.
Drive luxury cars or otherwise show off their wealth.
23)

What do the people of Abazon do to anger the President? (from Chapter 9)

They took over a neighboring territory, brutally murdering the inhabitants.
They wanted to become an independent state.
They voted against his becoming President for life.
They tried to overthrow him.
24)

What shocking news is given over the radio at the end of Chapter 11? (from Chapter 11)

The President is ill and is in the hospital.
The leaders from Abazon have mysteriously disappeared--likely kidnapped by the SRC.
The six leaders from Abazon are under arrest for staging an illegal protest.
Ikem has been sacked from his job.
25)

Which of the following is NOT true about the Director of the SRC, Johnson Ossai? (from Chapter 6)

He is friendly and talkative.
He looks strong in a very disagreeable way.
He is young and good-looking.
He speaks obsequiously to the President.
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