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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the chief complaint of the Prime Minister against his dismissed Cabinet members?
(a) They are over-educated by Western thought.
(b) They are greedy.
(c) They have betrayed their fathers.
(d) They are bloodthirsty.

2. What does Odili do after awaking at 4 a.m.?
(a) Wanders the streets of Bori.
(b) Kicks Elsie out of the house in tears.
(c) Reads the newspaper.
(d) Takes the bus back to Anata.

3. Why will Odili not retrieve Elsie in front of Chief Nanga?
(a) He does not want to offend the chief.
(b) He cannot get past the gate.
(c) He is embarrassed about his desire for Elsie.
(d) He does not want her to appear promiscuous.

4. Where does Odili recall meeting Elsie?
(a) In Urua.
(b) In England.
(c) At grammar school.
(d) At a party.

5. What is the name of the soloist mentioned in Chapter 1?
(a) Grammar-phone.
(b) Edna.
(c) Elsie.
(d) Voice box.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Andrew Kadibe try to sound like when he knocks at Odili's door?

2. What does Peter buy for his father?

3. To what do Odili and Jean dance?

4. How does Odili manage to talk to Edna alone in Chapter 9?

5. What used to be Odili's father's profession?

(see the answer key)

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