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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Paa Adatan's conflict with troops in Chapter 8, which term best describes his emotional state?
(a) Rage.
(b) Disillusionment.
(c) Love.
(d) Gaiety.

2. In Chapter 12, why does Wee-Wee punish a boy with several dozen lashings?
(a) The boy hit a teacher.
(b) The boy caused unnecessary alarm by claiming there was a fire.
(c) The boy got a girl pregnant.
(d) The boy stole Wole's school supplies.

3. Who saves Wole from a savage beating at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Mr. B.
(b) Essay.
(c) Wild Christian.
(d) Tinu.

4. What "bad habit" does Wole admit to in Chapter 4?
(a) Crossing his heart for no reason when crossing the street.
(b) Sloppiness while eating a pomegranate fruit.
(c) Making a loud clucking sound with his tongue at inappropriate times.
(d) Dipping his fingers in the Wash-Hand Basin.

5. In Chapter 4, how does Wole counter the accusation that he has a fear of water?
(a) He tries to run away to the coast.
(b) He pours a glass of water over himself.
(c) He states that he loves to be out in the rain.
(d) He submerges himself in a water barrel for a minute and a half.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Wee-Wee get his nickname?

2. At the end of Chapter 8, younger brother Dipo is given what new name?

3. What happens at the end of Wee-Wee's lashing of a boy in Chapter 12?

4. What does Wild Christian name her women's group?

5. Who defeats Paa Adatan in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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