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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. At the end of the novel, what happens to Dr. Murray?

2. Where do Leafy and Celia meet to make love?

3. While golfing with Dr. Murray, what does Leafy propose to Dr. Murray?

4. In Part Two, Chapter 9, how does Priscilla see Leafy?

5. What is the profession of Morgan's guest who is involved in an altercation while removing the servant's body from the Commission premises?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part Two, Chapters 6-10, how does Leafy display his anger?

2. What is Femi Robinson's role in the novel?

3. At the end of the novel, what happens to Dr. Murray, and what is Leafy's response?

4. Explain how Celia Adekunle comes into play in Part Two of the novel.

5. At the end of the novel, how will retribution be served against Adekunle?

6. Describe the affair between Celia and Leafy.

7. In Part Two, Chapter 9, why doesn't Leafy have sex with Priscilla?

8. Why does Adekunle need Dr. Murray?

9. How does Leafy leave the party at Adekunle's?

10. Who are the various people Leafy has to report to, and what stress does this cause him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of Part One, Chapter 2, is decadence. In an essay, examine the theme of loss and analyze those things Leafy has lost, either through his own doing or someone else's.

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

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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