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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who resents Odili's favor with Chief Nanga?
2. How long is Nwege's speech in Chapter 1?
3. How many children do the Nangas have?
4. How is Odili received at Chief Nanga's house?
5. When does Odili's mother die?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is significant about the languages spoken in the Nanga home?
2. How is the media portrayed by Odili?
3. What is unusual about Mrs. Akilo and Chief Nanga's affair?
4. How does Odili describe his reaction to being a prominent member of the dinner conversation?
5. What is Odili's perception of Chief Nanga's concerns?
6. Why is Odili's father hated?
7. How does Chief Nanga speak to Mr. Jalio, and for what reason?
8. 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?
9. In what way does Jean primarily reveal her insensitivity towards Nigeria and Nigerians?
10. What personal goal does Odili not considering asking for help in achieving, as stated in Chapter 2?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
A major theme that runs throughout "A Man of the People" is the importance and perception of education. Discuss how education factors into the plot of the story: How does it affect the characters' dispositions? Does it have an influence on their political ideologies? What is the overall tone of the book toward education?
Essay Topic 2
At the end of Chapter 3, Odili briefly reflects on the selfishness of the new government in hoarding the leftover riches and treasures of the British government. Some critics, he states, think that because these individuals have so quickly risen to affluence, they would be more willing to give it up quickly. Why is this critical statement entirely untrue? What is it about human nature that makes people less willing to give up that which they have just received? How is this demonstrated through actions in the story?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the central importance of Edna to the story. Analyze how she helps change Odili, her struggle as a woman in a man's society, and how her personality traits influence her actions.
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