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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Finish the quote said by Odili in Chapter 1: "For what is modesty but ________________?"
(a) Inverted pride.
(b) Great humility.
(c) Self-deprecation.
(d) Lack of self-consciousness.

2. What is Chief Nanga described as wearing when he exits his Cadillac at the school?
(a) Boots and a hat.
(b) Leather and gold chains.
(c) Damask and gold chains.
(d) Sunglasses and a sportcoat.

3. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Odili says: "It doesn't matter what you knew, but __________________"
(a) Who knew you.
(b) Where you're known.
(c) Who you knew.
(d) What you didn't know.

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

5. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?
(a) Underqualification.
(b) Autonomy.
(c) Money.
(d) A girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the nickname of Odili's former next-door neighbor in his university days?

2. What food does Odili initially ask Peter to cook while Andrew Kadibe is visiting?

3. To where does Chief Nanga invite Odili?

4. Whom does Odili ask the journalist about?

5. Who resents Odili's favor with Chief Nanga?

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