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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is John's most interesting claim about the his country?
(a) It will likely invade Africa soon, to liberate the struggling countries.
(b) It will very likely have an African-American president in the next 10 years.
(c) It has experienced more racially-motivated violence against whites than blacks.
(d) It has not conquered other countries despite having the power to do so.

2. What does Odo call Odili's new car?
(a) A kolanut.
(b) A bug.
(c) A turtle.
(d) A tortoise.

3. Which two men ask Chief Nanga for a copy of his speech?
(a) The editors of the Daily Machet and the Daily Chronicle.
(b) Mr. Jalio and the editor of the Daily Machet.
(c) Mr. Jalio and Hezekiah Samalu.
(d) The editor of the Daily Chronicle and Mr. Jalio.

4. Why will Odili not retrieve Elsie in front of Chief Nanga?
(a) He does not want her to appear promiscuous.
(b) He cannot get past the gate.
(c) He is embarrassed about his desire for Elsie.
(d) He does not want to offend the chief.

5. What was the nighttime entertainment in Giligili?
(a) Watching the fire burn.
(b) A crazy old man's stories.
(c) Killing rats.
(d) Squishing bugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Odili do after awaking at 4 a.m.?

2. For what does PIV. stand?

3. For what does the young man apply at Chief Nanga's house at the end of Chapter 4?

4. Whom does Chief Nanga call when he comes home for lunch?

5. How many girls does Chief Nanga promise Odili?

(see the answer key)

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