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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. What does the university want to build?

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

3. Who is the protagonist?

4. After meeting with Chloe, Leafy walks with Priscilla to __________________.

5. In Part One, Chapter 6, where does the phone call require Leafy to go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information is revealed about Leafy's loved ones back home?

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

3. What is the result of Leafy's response to Dr. Murray not removing Innocence's body?

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

5. Why is Leafy to bribe Dr. Murray?

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

7. Explain the relationship between Great Britain and Kinjanja.

8. Explain Morgan Leafy's profession and location.

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

10. Compare and contrast Hazel and Priscilla.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Symbolism is a literary device used to give meaning to an object beyond the obvious. Write an essay that analyzes a symbol used in A Good Man In Africa. Include a description of the symbol and how it is used in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Using the situation of Leafy having to remove the body of Innocence, juxtapose the British and American interests in Kinjanja.

Essay Topic 3

The theme of Part One, Chapter 1, is loss. 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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