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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does the PAP reveal that the Minister of Foreign Trade has been illegitimately making a profit?
(a) British Amalgamated.
(b) Suleiman Wagada.
(c) The U.S. State Department.
(d) Chief Nanga.

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

3. In what way will the new political party differ from the old parties, according to Maxwell?
(a) Their candidates will have better educations and speeches.
(b) They will spend more on the military.
(c) They will operate cleanly.
(d) They will have more money.

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

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

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

7. How much money does Maxwell say the POP has received from British Amalgamated?
(a) 75,000 pounds.
(b) 100,000 pounds.
(c) 1,000,000 pounds.
(d) 400,000 pounds.

8. Why will Mrs. Nanga not accompany her husband to the United States?
(a) She lacks education.
(b) She must manage the affairs of state in her husband's absence.
(c) She must stay with the children.
(d) Chief Nanga forbids her to go.

9. For what does the radio announce Hezekiah was removed as local POP chairman?
(a) Corruption.
(b) Anti-party activities.
(c) Assaulting a minister of the Cabinet.
(d) Lechery.

10. Who is waiting for Odili outside Chief Nanga's house when he returns?
(a) Elsie.
(b) The police.
(c) Chief Nanga.
(d) Mrs. Nanga.

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

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

13. What does Edna bring Odili to drink on the sun porch?
(a) Wine.
(b) Palm wine.
(c) Water.
(d) Beer.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Odili hope to accomplish through his political activities?

2. Who from Anata offers to join Odili's campaign?

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

4. What is the name of Odili's chief bodyguard?

5. From where is the one foreigner present at the founding of the new political party in Chapter 8?

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