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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Part One, Chapter 2, what does Leafy tell Hazel?
(a) He will send a message to Fanshawe on her behalf.
(b) To return to work.
(c) He will look in on her later.
(d) To be careful.

2. Where does Hazel say she is going?
(a) To the Nightingale Restaurant.
(b) To the Exectutive Hotel.
(c) To a ballroom.
(d) To a movie.

3. What is Leafy thinking about on his way home in Part One, Chapter 5?
(a) How he will bribe Dr. Murray.
(b) Whether or not he wants to go and see Hazel.
(c) His failed relationship with Priscilla.
(d) His work tomorrow at the office.

4. What does the university want to build?
(a) Planetarium.
(b) Gymnasium.
(c) Science building.
(d) Residence hall and cafeteria.

5. Who owns the land the university wants to build on?
(a) Dr. Murray.
(b) Dalmire.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Adekunle.

6. Whom is Leafy directed to bribe?
(a) Adekunle.
(b) Priscilla.
(c) Dr. Murray.
(d) Dalmire.

7. Why is Adekunle in need of cash?
(a) To pay for election expenses.
(b) To purchase a new house.
(c) To provide for his family.
(d) To bribe Leafy.

8. Who is the protagonist?
(a) Sam Adekunle.
(b) Morgan Leafy.
(c) Richard Dalmire.
(d) Arthur Fanshawe.

9. What are Leafy's instructions from Fanshawe?
(a) To call in a shaman.
(b) To remove the body.
(c) To not touch the body.
(d) To comply with the African's wishes.

10. Who is Lee Wan?
(a) An African businessman.
(b) A Malay biochemist.
(c) A family friend of Priscilla Fanshawe.
(d) A Nkongsamba political party leader.

11. What is Dr. Murray's intention concerning his committee?
(a) To file a positive report on the proposed land acquisition site.
(b) To purchase the proposed land site for himself.
(c) To sell the land site to the university from his personal holdings.
(d) To file a negative report on the proposed land acquisition site.

12. What does the reader learn about how Leafy reacts when angry?
(a) He stays composed.
(b) He lashes out angrily.
(c) He rationally states his arguments.
(d) He considers all viewpoints.

13. What is Adekunle's hope for Dr. Murray's role in the land deal?
(a) To purchase the proposed land site for himself.
(b) To file a negative report on the proposed land acquisition site.
(c) To sell the land site to the university from his personal holdings.
(d) To file a positive report on the proposed land acquisition site.

14. What is Arthur Fanshawe's title?
(a) Deputy High Commissioner.
(b) Leader of the Kinjanjan National Party.
(c) Second Secretary of the Commission.
(d) Ambassador to Britain.

15. In Part One, Chapter 3, what does Leafy invite Murray to do?
(a) Play cards.
(b) Have a beer.
(c) Play a round of golf.
(d) Come over for dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. After meeting Lee Wan, what new character does Leafy run into?

2. What is the weather like in Part One, Chapter 5?

3. What do the other servants want to have happen before removing the body?

4. In Part One, Chapter 3, how does Leafy feel about attending the special meeting?

5. In Part One, Chapter 5, Leafy thinks about whose engagement?

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