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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. How could Leafy be described?

2. Who consulted the town planning records on the land in the proposed deal?

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

4. In Part One, Chapter 1, what time of year is it in Africa?

5. At the end of Part One, Chapter 2, why can't Leafy go with Hazel?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Leafy feel about his appearance?

2. 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?

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

4. Describe Adekunle.

5. In Part One, Chapter 4, who behaves in a dishonest fashion?

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

7. Predict what will happen after Leafy receives the note to meet Adekunle in the small bar.

8. In their first meeting, what does Adekunle ask Leafy to do?

9. Why is Leafy to bribe Dr. Murray?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are many themes in the novel A Good Man In Africa. In an essay, analyze one of these themes. Use details from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Using what you have learned about characterization, write a character analysis of one of the main characters. Include the following: a description, actions, relationship to other characters, motives, strengths, and weaknesses.

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, analyze what effect point of view has on the novel. Using examples from the text, from what point of view is A Good Man in Africa told? How would the novel change if it were told from each of the following different point of views:

Adekunle- first person

Hazel- first person

Celia-first person

Third person omniscient

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