2. How do the Ministers of Overseas Training and Culture cover up their fear in Chapter 3?
(a) By leaving.
(b) By storming about angrily.
(c) By joking.
(d) By talking casually.

3. What detail about one man's robes in Chapter 6 most catches Odili's attention?
(a) The robe's brilliant colors.
(b) The tailor's advertisement.
(c) The robe's poor quality.
(d) The robe's eccentric patterning.

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

5. What does Odili ultimately think of Jean?
(a) She is a bigot.
(b) She is insensitive.
(c) She is attractive.
(d) She is unintelligent.

6. What sort of event must Chief Nanga attend in Chapter 6?
(a) A book exhibition.
(b) A Cabinet meeting.
(c) A theater production.
(d) A meeting at the U.S. Embassy.

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

8. Why does Jean say sex means more to a woman than a man?
(a) It takes place inside her.
(b) It makes woman a part of man's world.
(c) Women become mothers through sex.
(d) Women have sex less frequently.

9. How many pounds does each bus cost?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 12,000.
(c) 60,000.
(d) 6,000.

10. Why does Chief Nanga seek a second wife?
(a) His first wife is not cultured enough.
(b) His first wife is barren.
(c) His first wife is lazy and does not cook or clean.
(d) He wants a pretty, younger woman.

11. What does Andrew Kadibe try to sound like when he knocks at Odili's door?
(a) An old man.
(b) A girl.
(c) A pig.
(d) Odili.

12. What is the nickname of Odili's former next-door neighbor in his university days?
(a) Rennie.
(b) Cooli.
(c) Diligent.
(d) Irre.

13. In what year does Odili become disillusioned with the POP?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1960.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1948.

14. What causes Odili's division from his father?
(a) Arguments over his father working for the POP.
(b) Arguments over his father marrying a fifth wife.
(c) Arguments over Odili not working in the city.
(d) Arguments over Odili going to university.

15. Where in the car does Elsie sit?
(a) By the left door.
(b) By the right door.
(c) Between Chief Nanga and Odili.
(d) Up front.