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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Dalmire engaged?

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

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

4. Who is Lee Wan?

5. In Part One, Chapter 2, what does Leafy think of his body?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part One, Chapter 1, why is Leafy upset with himself?

2. In what ways is Leafy selfish?

3. Compare and contrast Hazel and Priscilla.

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

5. What does the reader learn about Leafy's character when he is so upset at Dr. Murray that he wants to ruin his reputation?

6. What happened to Leafy's father, and how has it affected his life?

7. Why doesn't Dr. Murray want to issue a positive report on Adekunle's land?

8. What is the relationship between Leafy and Hazel?

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

10. In what ways does Adekunle encourage Leafy to know Dr. Murray better?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, write a literary critique of A Good Man In Africa. Include the following:

· What is the author's purpose in writing the story?

· What is the author's underlying belief about the topic?

· Do you agree with the author's conclusions?

· Does the writing follow a conventional plot diagram?

· Is the conflict made clear?

· Do you agree with the author's resolution of the conflict?

· Is there enough evidence throughout the novel to support the events that take place?

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, analyze the genre of A Good Man In Africa. What evidence from the text supports your opinion? Is it only one genre or a combination?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of Part One, Chapter 2, is decadence. In an essay, examine the theme of loss and analyze those things Leafy has lost, either through his own doing or someone else's.

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