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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the cook prove his innocence?
(a) He produces a witness.
(b) He drinks the coffee.
(c) He eats the soup.
(d) He gives Chief Koko the medicine.

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

3. What sort of degree is Chief Nanga to be awarded?
(a) Master of public affairs.
(b) Doctor of history.
(c) Bachelor of arts.
(d) Doctor of laws.

4. To where does Chief Nanga invite Odili?
(a) England.
(b) The capital.
(c) Urua.
(d) Sudan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 2, Odili says: "It doesn't matter what you knew, but __________________"

2. What causes Odili's division from his father?

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

4. Whom does Odili ask the journalist about?

5. Who does Odili ask Andrew about after the latter knocks at his door?

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