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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Odili's colleagues visited England?
(a) Principal Nwege.
(b) Chief Nanga.
(c) The Senior Tutor.
(d) Andrew Kadibe.

2. Why does Andrew Kadibe think it ridiculous for Chief Nanga to be the Minister of Culture?
(a) Chief Nanga is culturally ignorant.
(b) Chief Nanga is insensitive.
(c) Chief Nanga is very poorly educated.
(d) Andrew believes he should be the Minister of Culture.

3. What used to be Odili's father's profession?
(a) Shoemaker.
(b) Chief of police.
(c) District interpreter.
(d) Carpenter.

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

5. When does Odili's mother die?
(a) When he was 3.
(b) She is still alive.
(c) At childbirth.
(d) When he was 1.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to Mrs. Nanga, embassy events are how many pence talk and how many pence food?

3. How many wives does Odili's father have before marrying Odili's mother?

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

5. How many children do the Nangas have?

(see the answer key)

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