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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 Two, Chapter 15, how could Leafy be described?

2. Before the servant's body can be removed from the Commission's premises, how long is the required ceremony by the priest?

3. What kind of diversion does Leafy create so he can return the servant's body?

4. When Priscilla and Leafy are at his place, what does Priscilla begin to do?

5. How long has it been since Celia has been home to England?

Short Essay Questions

1. In part Three, Chapter 5, what does Leafy do with Innocence's body?

2. Describe Leafy's first meeting with Priscilla.

3. Are internal or external causes the root of Leafy's problems?

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

5. Explain Leafy's selfishness in Part Two.

6. Describe Leafy's first visit to Dr. Murray.

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

8. What is Project Kingpin?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the reading of the novel, we have analyzed the development of the plot. In an essay, summarize the key events of the novel and how they relate to the following elements of plot: exposition, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution.

Essay Topic 2

There are many themes in the novel A Good Man In Africa. In an essay, analyze one of these themes. Use details from the text for support.

Essay Topic 3

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

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