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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has the crowd gathered in Anata when Odili returns from Bori?
(a) Josiah has been serving alcohol to children.
(b) Azoge, the blind beggar, has beaten Josiah.
(c) Josiah has stolen from Azoge, the blind beggar.
(d) The senior tutor has not left the bar in four days.

2. Who gives Odili directions to Edna's house?
(a) Eddy Nanga.
(b) Mrs. Nanga.
(c) Dogo.
(d) Azoge.

3. What is Odili disappointed to find out about Maxwell at the Samalu house after the launching of the local campaign?
(a) That he paid off the newspapers for good news.
(b) That he has accepted Chief Nanga's bribe.
(c) That he has decided to break off his engagement with Eunice.
(d) That he bought himself a car with party money.

4. Of what is Hezekiah convinced at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) That Odili will change his mind.
(b) That Maxwell has taken a bribe.
(c) That Chief Nanga is going to send his thugs after them.
(d) That Chief Nanga will increase his offer.

5. What animals, after leaving the Odo house, ruin Odili's plan involving Edna?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Horses.

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

7. How many girls does Chief Nanga promise Odili?
(a) Four.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Six.
(d) Three.

8. Why is Azoge's stick important to Josiah?
(a) He wants to use it to make medicine.
(b) It belonged to his father.
(c) It has a charm against evil spirits and bad fortune.
(d) He was beaten with it and wants it broken.

9. On what date does Odili return to Anata after first meeting with Maxwell and his friends?
(a) Dec. 25.
(b) Dec. 18.
(c) Jan. 1.
(d) Dec. 23.

10. What is the name of the trade unionist?
(a) Joe.
(b) Bill.
(c) Tom.
(d) Jim.

11. How does Odili initially plan on getting his revenge?
(a) By sleeping with Mrs. Nanga.
(b) By starting a revolution.
(c) By sleeping with Edna.
(d) By exposing Chief Nanga to the press.

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

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

14. Where does Odili go after leaving Chief Nanga's house for the final time?
(a) The Daily Chronicle's office.
(b) His house in Anata.
(c) His house in Urua.
(d) Maxwell Kulamo's apartment.

15. What is the name of Odili's chief bodyguard?
(a) Boniface.
(b) Gregor.
(c) Dogo.
(d) Bonaventure.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who arrives at the Samalu house the day after Odili meets with Chief Nanga?

2. How does Odili respond to Chief Nanga's bribe?

3. Why does Chief Nanga give the editor rent money in Chapter 7?

4. What does Odo call Odili's new car?

5. When does Odili feel the full weight of his humiliation?

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