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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Chief Nanga say Maxwell has taken in bribes?
(a) 650 pounds.
(b) 4,000 pounds.
(c) 250 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

2. Who arrives at the Samalu house the day after Odili meets with Chief Nanga?
(a) Dogo.
(b) Edna and her mother.
(c) Maxwell and the CPC.
(d) Chief Kobino.

3. After the political turmoil begins, with how much money does Odili return to Anata?
(a) 800 pounds.
(b) 250 pounds.
(c) 600 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

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

5. When does Odili plan to see Edna again after his embarrassing accident?
(a) New Year's Day.
(b) Her birthday.
(c) Christmas Eve.
(d) Christmas morning.

6. How many bodyguards does Odili hire altogether?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

7. Against whom does Odili announce his candidacy?
(a) Chief Kobino.
(b) Chief Wagada.
(c) Chief Nanga.
(d) Chief Koko.

8. How has Odili's view towards Edna changed by the start of Chapter 11?
(a) He wants her for her rather than as revenge against Chief Nanga.
(b) He has lost much respect for her.
(c) He is indifferent to her.
(d) He wants more and more to use her simply for revenge.

9. What does Chief Nanga predict that Nigeria will soon produce?
(a) A world-class author.
(b) A world-famous singer.
(c) A new form of government.
(d) Free trade.

10. Where does Odili decide to place his headquarters?
(a) Anata.
(b) Agoba.
(c) Bori.
(d) Urua.

11. Why does Chief Nanga give the editor rent money in Chapter 7?
(a) To prevent blackmail.
(b) The chief borrowed money from the editor and owes him.
(c) The editor is Mrs. Nanga's brother.
(d) They are old friends.

12. What sort of force does Odili state that the paper Maxwell signed has?
(a) Legal force.
(b) Political force.
(c) Ethical force.
(d) Moral force.

13. To what region does Odili agree to being assigned?
(a) The southeast.
(b) The northeast.
(c) The southwest.
(d) The west.

14. What is Hezekiah's chief motivation in politics?
(a) Advancement of an ideology.
(b) Protection of the people.
(c) Personal gain.
(d) Personal autonomy.

15. Who from Anata offers to join Odili's campaign?
(a) Josiah.
(b) Odo.
(c) Edna.
(d) Andrew Kadibe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who bars Odili from the school hall in Anata?

2. How does Edna react to seeing Odili after the launching of the campaign?

3. After Hezekiah is arrested, what do the trucks take away?

4. Why has the crowd gathered in Anata when Odili returns from Bori?

5. Where do Chief Nanga, Odili and Hezekiah meet?

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