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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. Chapter 1 opens with Chief Nanga making an address at which school?
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) The Urua Elementary School.
(c) The Anata Grammar School.
(d) The University.

2. How do the Ministers of Overseas Training and Culture cover up their fear in Chapter 3?
(a) By leaving.
(b) By joking.
(c) By talking casually.
(d) By storming about angrily.

3. What does Peter buy for his father?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Beer.
(c) A tie.
(d) Tobacco.

4. What is the name of the soloist mentioned in Chapter 1?
(a) Edna.
(b) Voice box.
(c) Grammar-phone.
(d) Elsie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what do Odili and Jean dance?

2. Who convinces Chief Kobino to delay the construction project between Anata and Giligili for which Chief Nanga is pushing?

3. Finish the quote said by Odili in Chapter 1: "For what is modesty but ________________?"

4. Whom does Chief Nanga call when he comes home for lunch?

5. What is John's job?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. How does Odili describe the way Jean acts toward Chief Nanga?

6. What personal goal does Odili not considering asking for help in achieving, as stated in Chapter 2?

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

8. How did Odili deal with his previous encounters with bucket latrines?

9. Why is Odili surprised to be awakened early by Chief Nanga after his first night at the Minister of Culture's house?

10. Why does Odili envy Peter?

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