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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What guild causes a stir when it arrives at the Assembly Hall?
(a) The hunters' guild.
(b) The Ego Women's Party.
(c) The seamstress' guild.
(d) The Nigerian Pottery Guild.

2. When Odili meets the group of foreigners, what initially brings him attention?
(a) His accent.
(b) His luxurious car.
(c) His closeness to Chief Nanga.
(d) His education.

3. In what year does Odili become disillusioned with the POP?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1957.
(d) 1960.

4. What nickname offends Chief Nanga?
(a) Owner of book.
(b) M.A. Minus Opportunity.
(c) Great Nanga.
(d) Father of Anata.

5. How many wives does Odili's father have before marrying Odili's mother?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what country does the other black man among the foreigners in Chapter 5 come?

2. Odili is afraid that Chief Nanga will want to:

3. When do Jean and Odili leave Jean's house?

4. Whom does Odili ask the journalist about?

5. How many pounds does each bus cost?

Short Essay Questions

1. What odd contrast is revealed in Chapter 4 by Chief Nanga's interactions with Chief Kobino and the young man applying to be a chef?

2. Why is Odili concerned when Chief Nanga voices his intention to go to the hospital with him?

3. Why is Mrs. Nanga concerned over her children losing their heritage?

4. How does Chief Nanga speak to Mr. Jalio, and for what reason?

5. What attitudes do the foreigners at the dinner conversation seem to have toward Africa, and how do they demonstrate such?

6. Why does Chief Nanga remember Odili?

7. Why does Chief Nanga scorn his old nickname, "M.A. Minus Opportunity"?

8. Why does Odili envy Peter?

9. Describe Odili in his first encounter with Elsie in Chapter 6.

10. How is the media portrayed by Odili?

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