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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. Dr. Murray is the chairman of the ________________ committee.

2. How does Leafy feel about being in the middle of a blackmail deal?

3. What does Lee Wan introduce Leafy to in Africa?

4. How old was Leafy when his father died?

5. Whom does Leafy meet at the beginning of Part One, Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Part One, Chapter 5, how does Leafy see himself as a human being?

3. Explain the relationship between Great Britain and Kinjanja.

4. How does Leafy feel about his appearance?

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

10. What has Leafy lost in his life?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Part Two of the novel takes place in a flashback. In an essay, analyze the use of flashbacks to foreshadow future events. Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

Essay Topic 3

When Leafy reflects on his life, he is filled with regret. What does Leafy regret? Do you think he regrets coming to Africa? Using examples from the text, explore the theme of regret as it pertains to Leafy's life choices.

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