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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mrs. Nanga, embassy events are how many pence talk and how many pence food?
(a) Nine pence talk and three pence food.
(b) Six pence talk and four pence food.
(c) Ten pence talk and ten pence food.
(d) Three pence talk and nine pence food.

2. With whom did Odili live in Giligili?
(a) His father.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His half-sister's family.
(d) Foster parents.

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

4. From what country do Jean and John come?
(a) Canada.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) The United States of America.

5. What is Chief Nanga's previous occupation?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Foreign Ambassador.
(c) Lieutenant in the army.
(d) Teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jean look at Chief Nanga?

2. Where in the car does Elsie sit?

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

4. Where does Odili go after Chief Nanga's important guest in Chapter 5 arrives?

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

(see the answer key)

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