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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Odemo is the chief of which town?
(a) Lagos.
(b) Obafemi.
(c) Ake.
(d) Isara.

2. Who does Wole initially believe the drunken soldier in Chapter 8 to be?
(a) Adolf Hitler.
(b) His long-lost brother.
(c) Wild Christian.
(d) Uncle Sanya.

3. What is Father's religion?
(a) Protestant.
(b) Roman Catholic.
(c) Muslim.
(d) He believes in traditional tribal spirits.

4. What accident does Wole suffer on his birthday in Chapter 2?
(a) His foot is broken when it is run over by an automobile tire.
(b) He gets into a fight and receives two black eyes.
(c) He nearly drowns during his beachside party.
(d) While playing see-saw, Wole falls and hurts his head.

5. Who or what is emi esu?
(a) The tribal equivalent of the Devil.
(b) A term of affection for a young woman.
(c) A large, leafy plant.
(d) A respected village elder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Broda Pupa?

2. What are the caravanserai?

3. In Chapter 3, how does Wole manage to get back home to Ake?

4. Why does Wole decide to run away from home in Chapter 6?

5. What is Wole's problem at the beginning of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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