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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Odili not want to launch the local campaign at his father's house?
(a) His father's health is fragile.
(b) The compound is too small.
(c) His father is the local chairman of the POP.
(d) The PAP is holding a rally nearby.

2. When does Odili feel the full weight of his humiliation?
(a) He never feels it.
(b) The night after.
(c) After Maxwell leaves for court.
(d) As soon as he arrives at Maxwell's apartment.

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

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

5. How much is the bribe Chief Nanga offers Odili?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 800 pounds.
(c) 1,000 pounds.
(d) 250 pounds.

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

7. What is Maxwell's father's job?
(a) Anglican priest.
(b) Senior member in the POP.
(c) Catholic lay missionary.
(d) Carpenter.

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

9. 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 cannot get past the gate.
(d) He is embarrassed about his desire for Elsie.

10. Which two men ask Chief Nanga for a copy of his speech?
(a) Mr. Jalio and Hezekiah Samalu.
(b) Mr. Jalio and the editor of the Daily Machet.
(c) The editors of the Daily Machet and the Daily Chronicle.
(d) The editor of the Daily Chronicle and Mr. Jalio.

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

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

13. What do the placards carried by the Nangavanga accuse Odili of being?
(a) A homosexual.
(b) Corrupt.
(c) A traitor.
(d) Envious.

14. For what does PIV. stand?
(a) Promising Instant Virility.
(b) People's Infantry Vanguard.
(c) Protecting Inebriated Victims.
(d) Poor Innocent Victim.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what region does Odili agree to being assigned?

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

4. Why is Azoge's stick important to Josiah?

5. Against whom does Odili announce his candidacy?

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