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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Edna's mother when Odili first arrives at her house?
(a) The church.
(b) The hospital.
(c) The bedroom.
(d) Bori.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. How does Odili manage to talk to Edna alone in Chapter 9?
(a) He gives her a ride to the hospital.
(b) He tells her has an important message from Chief Nanga.
(c) He gives her father a small piece of gold.
(d) He invites her to Mrs. Nanga's house.

9. Of Odili, Chief Nanga, and Elsie, who goes to bed first after dinner at Chief Nanga's house?
(a) Odili.
(b) Odili and Elsie go to bed together.
(c) Elsie.
(d) Chief Nanga.

10. What does Maxwell see Chief Nanga as an example of?
(a) A charming leader.
(b) What happens when an intelligent man has too much power.
(c) An insignificant buffoon.
(d) Why intelligent people should not abandon politics.

11. What is the title of the poem Maxwell shows Odili?
(a) "Dance of the People of the Earth."
(b) "Mother-Earth's Offering to Man."
(c) "Dance-Offering to the Earth-Mother."
(d) "The Lady of Shalott."

12. What does Odili hope to accomplish through his political activities?
(a) To unveil how corrupt Chief Nanga is and prevent his return to the Cabinet.
(b) To win the election by a landslide and be appointed to the Cabinet.
(c) To win at least great fame for himself, so that he might become powerful.
(d) To be named Prime Minister.

13. Why does Mrs. Nanga feel pity for Edna?
(a) Chief Nanga intends to use Edna for bearing many children.
(b) Mrs. Nanga was also forced into marriage rather than continue her education.
(c) Edna is ignorant of how cruel Chief Nanga can be to his wives.
(d) Mrs. Nanga knows Edna will not be happy living in Bori.

14. From where is the one foreigner present at the founding of the new political party in Chapter 8?
(a) North America.
(b) Western Europe.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Eastern Europe.

15. What does Odo call Odili's new car?
(a) A turtle.
(b) A bug.
(c) A kolanut.
(d) A tortoise.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Odili returns to Anata after first meeting Maxwell and his friends, where does he find a large crowd?

2. Where does Odili decide to place his headquarters?

3. In what way will the new political party differ from the old parties, according to Maxwell?

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

5. What is the name of the political party formed in Chapter 8?

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