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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Leafy want to get to know Dr. Murray?
(a) Dr. Murray is a wealthy man.
(b) It is uncertain at this point in the novel.
(c) Dr. Murray has political sway in the upcoming election.
(d) Leafy is lonely and looking for new friends.

2. How old is the daughter of the servant who died?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

3. What does Leafy lecture Hazel about when she returns from her errand for him?
(a) Keeping the place tidy.
(b) Her promiscuous habits.
(c) Her infidelity.
(d) Her inability to manage money.

4. Whom does Morgan run into at the beginning of Part One, Chapter 3?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Chloe Fanshawe.
(c) Dr. Alex Murray.
(d) Lee Wan.

5. In Part One, Chapter 2, what does Leafy think of his body?
(a) He is fit and trim.
(b) He is becoming to frail.
(c) He is putting on too much weight.
(d) He is losing his hair.

6. What does Adekunle hope to gain with the land deal?
(a) Fame.
(b) Glory.
(c) Profit.
(d) Children.

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

8. In Part One, Chapter 1, whom does Leafy receive a call from?
(a) Chloe Fanshawe.
(b) Arthur Danshawe.
(c) Richard Dalmire.
(d) Dr. Alex Murray.

9. How does Leafy feel about being involved in bribery?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Cynical.
(c) Regretful.
(d) Desperate.

10. According to the university, who owns the land they want to build on?
(a) Adekunle.
(b) They are unsure.
(c) Dalmire.
(d) Dr. Murray.

11. What name does Leafy call Dr. Murray?
(a) African jerk.
(b) Welsh idiot.
(c) English fool.
(d) Scottish bastard.

12. What does Lee Wan introduce Leafy to in Africa?
(a) Discos.
(b) Gambling centers.
(c) Bars.
(d) Brothels.

13. At the end of Part One, Chapter 2, why can't Leafy go with Hazel?
(a) Leafy has to return to work.
(b) There is a curfew in place.
(c) The place she is going is unsafe for Britains.
(d) The place she is going is an unofficial campaign headquarters for Adekunle's party workers.

14. Who does Leafy call to deal with the body?
(a) The coroner.
(b) Dr. Murray.
(c) A priest.
(d) Dalmire.

15. How could Leafy be described?
(a) Selfish.
(b) Sociable.
(c) Philanthropic.
(d) Honest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Leafy think about his father?

2. In what city does the book open?

3. When Leafy enters the place where Hazel lives, who is there?

4. Who is the protagonist?

5. In Part One, Chapter 6, from whom does Leafy receive a call?

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