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

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

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

4. What is John's most interesting claim about the his country?
(a) It will very likely have an African-American president in the next 10 years.
(b) It has not conquered other countries despite having the power to do so.
(c) It will likely invade Africa soon, to liberate the struggling countries.
(d) It has experienced more racially-motivated violence against whites than blacks.

5. What used to be Odili's father's profession?
(a) Chief of police.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) District interpreter.
(d) Shoemaker.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Odili meets the group of foreigners, what initially brings him attention?

2. How long is Nwege's speech in Chapter 1?

3. How is Odili received at Chief Nanga's house?

4. For what does the young man apply at Chief Nanga's house at the end of Chapter 4?

5. What does Chief Nanga think of the president of the Writer's Society's dress?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Odili and Elsie meet?

2. In what way does Jean primarily reveal her insensitivity towards Nigeria and Nigerians?

3. Why is Peter merely working as Odili's houseboy?

4. What is significant about the languages spoken in the Nanga home?

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

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

7. 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?

8. Upon what does Odili reflect while lying in the bed of his guest suite at Chief Nanga's house?

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

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

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