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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. In Part One, Chapter 2, what is the relationship between Hazel and Leafy?

2. Who does Leafy call to deal with the body?

3. What is Adekunle's hope for Dr. Murray's role in the land deal?

4. In Part One, Chapter 3, what does Leafy invite Murray to do?

5. In Part One, Chapter 3, who attends the special meeting with Leafy?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In what ways is Leafy selfish?

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

4. In Part One, Chapter 1, the reader discovers Leafy is being blackmailed. Explain what is known about this situation in this section of the novel.

5. Compare and contrast Hazel and Priscilla.

6. In Part One, Chapter 5, besides himself and his family, what does Leafy ponder?

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

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

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

10. How does Leafy feel about his appearance?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In addition to simply telling a story, authors also try to create a mood that enhances the story. In an essay using examples from the novel, describe the mood of A Good Man In Africa. What literary devices does he use to create this mood?

Essay Topic 2

In A Good Man In Africa, there are many dishonest acts. In an essay, analyze the theme of dishonesty. Using examples from the text, which characters behave in dishonest ways?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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