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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Odili hope Nwege gets an appointment with the POP?
(a) To get him out of the school occasionally.
(b) Because Odili hopes to be made principal of the school.
(c) To benefit the school's material prosperity.
(d) Because Odili and Nwege are friends.

2. Chief Nanga says the standard education he received is worth more than what today?
(a) A Yale degree.
(b) A Harvard degree.
(c) A Cambridge degree
(d) An Oxford degree.

3. What, in Chief Nanga's days as a scoutmaster, is considered the "very acme of sophistication"?
(a) A red dress.
(b) A white helmet.
(c) A white sash.
(d) Reading English books.

4. How long is Nwege's speech in Chapter 1?
(a) More than hour.
(b) Less than five minutes.
(c) More than 20 minutes.
(d) More than 40 minutes.

5. What does Peter eventually cook for his master while Andrew Kadibe is visiting?
(a) Roast yams.
(b) Beef stew.
(c) Glazed pork.
(d) Jollof rice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Chief Nanga described as wearing when he exits his Cadillac at the school?

2. What is the name Elsie shouts out while making love to Odili?

3. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?

4. Where does Odili recall meeting Elsie?

5. Why has Odili lost his admiration for Chief Nanga?

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