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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. Why does Andrew Kadibe think it ridiculous for Chief Nanga to be the Minister of Culture?
(a) Chief Nanga is culturally ignorant.
(b) Chief Nanga is insensitive.
(c) Chief Nanga is very poorly educated.
(d) Andrew believes he should be the Minister of Culture.

2. How does Jean look at Chief Nanga?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Flirtatiously.
(c) Contemptuously.
(d) Curiously.

3. How many pounds does each bus cost?
(a) 60,000.
(b) 6,000.
(c) 2,500.
(d) 12,000.

4. How long is Nwege's speech in Chapter 1?
(a) More than hour.
(b) Less than five minutes.
(c) More than 40 minutes.
(d) More than 20 minutes.

5. What sort of degree is Chief Nanga to be awarded?
(a) Bachelor of arts.
(b) Doctor of history.
(c) Doctor of laws.
(d) Master of public affairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Odili ask the journalist about?

2. Odili finds Elsie's friend at the hospital -- intended for Chief Nanga -- to be:

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

4. Where does Odili go after Chief Nanga's important guest in Chapter 5 arrives?

5. What sort of event must Chief Nanga attend in Chapter 6?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What series of events leads up to Odili's disillusionment with the POP.?

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

4. How does "Push me down and take my threepence!" become a popular Anata joke?

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

6. Why is Odili's next-door neighbor in college called "Irre"?

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

8. How does Odili describe his reaction to being a prominent member of the dinner conversation?

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

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

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