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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Odili's father's first name?
(a) Ezekiel.
(b) Josiah.
(c) Onata.
(d) Hezekiah.

2. How long has it been since Odili last spoke with Chief Nanga?
(a) More than 15 years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Three years.
(d) Five years.

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

4. What does Chief Nanga say a man ought to do if someone offers to make him a minister?
(a) Think about it long and hard.
(b) Accept immediately.
(c) Run away.
(d) Slap him in the face.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Jokingly, Odili tells his houseboy, Peter, that the government passed a law saying people may only do what two times a day?

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

3. Where does Odili recall meeting Elsie?

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

5. What sort of degree is Chief Nanga to be awarded?

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