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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. In Part One, Chapter 5, what does Leafy regret?
(a) His lost political campaign.
(b) His estrangement from his family.
(c) His relationship with Hazel.
(d) Losing Priscilla to Dalmire.

2. While chatting with Dalmire at the barbeque, what is delivered to Leafy?
(a) A note.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A napkin.
(d) A drink.

3. At the end of Part One, Chapter 6, Leafy wishes to ruin Dr. Murray's __________________?
(a) Career.
(b) Financial situation.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Reputation.

4. What is requested of Leafy at the Commission complex?
(a) He brings gifts.
(b) He mows the lawn.
(c) He brings his mother.
(d) He plays Santa.

5. In Part One, Chapter 5, what is Leafy's perception of himself at this point in this life?
(a) He is pleased with his career accomplishments.
(b) He is dissatisified that he doesn't have a family of his own.
(c) He wonders how he became such a selfish, fat misanthropic.
(d) He is nervous about his future- career, love, and money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Leafy's brother-in-law?

2. In Part One, Chapter 2, what does Leafy do with Hazel?

3. What does Leafy reminisce about in Part One, Chapter 5?

4. After leaving Hazel, whom does Leafy want to see?

5. According to the university, who owns the land they want to build on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What tragedy strikes the British High Commission in Nkongsamaba, and how is Leafy involved?

2. Compare and contrast Hazel and Priscilla.

3. How does Leafy respond when Dr. Murray says he will not remove Innocence's body? What does this say about Leafy's ability to act under pressure?

4. What details are revealed in Part One, Chapter 2, that lead the reader to believe Leafy leads an immoral life?

5. Is Leafy fair to Hazel? Why or why not?

6. Explain how the death of Innocence symbolizes Leafy's predicament in Africa.

7. Explain the relationship between Great Britain and Kinjanja.

8. What does the blackmailing require Leafy to do?

9. Why does Leafy agree to Chloe's request to play Father Christmas at a children's party?

10. In Part One, Chapter 5, besides himself and his family, what does Leafy ponder?

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