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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 does the reader learn about Leafy's sexual nature while at the club barbeque?

3. Where does Hazel live?

4. In Part One, Chapter 1, whom does Leafy receive a call from?

5. What is the purpose of Dr. Murray's committee at the university?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the note the steward delivers to Leafy say?

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

4. In Part One, Chapter 5, what does Leafy realize he regrets?

5. Describe Adekunle.

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

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

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

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

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

How does Leafy's personal behavior and professional behavior collide to set Leafy up for his current state of affairs?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Project Kingpin is the code name given to the attempt at wooing Adekunle to British interests. In an essay, examine Project Kingpin. Why is it called Project Kingpin? To what does the title refer? How will its success or failure affect Leafy?

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