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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 does Peter eventually cook for his master while Andrew Kadibe is visiting?
(a) Roast yams.
(b) Jollof rice.
(c) Beef stew.
(d) Glazed pork.

2. What is the name Elsie shouts out while making love to Odili?
(a) Peter.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Steven.
(d) Odo.

3. Who does Odili ask Andrew about after the latter knocks at his door?
(a) Chief Nanga.
(b) The journalist.
(c) Mrs. John.
(d) The girl.

4. Where does Odili go after Chief Nanga's important guest in Chapter 5 arrives?
(a) To a dinner party.
(b) To his home in Urua.
(c) Back to Anata.
(d) For a walk through Bori.

5. Where in the car does Elsie sit?
(a) Up front.
(b) Between Chief Nanga and Odili.
(c) By the left door.
(d) By the right door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What detail about one man's robes in Chapter 6 most catches Odili's attention?

2. Why does Odili have his present teaching job instead of a civil-service job?

3. What is Chief Nanga's previous occupation?

4. What is the name of the president of the Writer's Society?

5. To where does Chief Nanga invite Odili?

Short Essay Questions

1. What impression does Odili convey in his description of Chief Nanga's library?

2. What is Odili's perception of Chief Nanga's concerns?

3. What is ironic about Chief Koko's reaction to drinking OHMS?

4. Why is Odili's father hated?

5. What two admirable qualities does Chief Nanga demonstrate in Chapter 1, and how?

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

7. Why does Odili envy Peter?

8. On what does Odili focus during Chief Nanga's speech in Chapter 6?

9. 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?

10. What does Odili wish the people could see about Chief Nanga?

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