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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wole destroy the family's roses at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) He destroyed the roses on a dare from Osiki.
(b) Waving a vegetable stalk, he imagined a swordfight, and got carried away.
(c) He was getting back at Essay for beating him earlier.
(d) He thought Wild Christian needed roses for her famous stew.

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

3. In Chapter 3, how does Wole manage to get back home to Ake?
(a) He is taken on the handlebars of a bike.
(b) He is carried in the arms of a police officer.
(c) He is taken by train.
(d) He is taken by boat.

4. What is an "abiku?"
(a) A light breeze said to be an omen of luck and good fortune.
(b) A fearsome goat-demon said to haunt farmers.
(c) A spirit child halfway between the dead and living.
(d) A pejorative term for someone who gossips.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Essay get his name?

2. What is an iyan?

3. In Chapter 2, what does Wole believe about St. Peter?

4. Who is Headmaster of the Grammar School?

5. What are egungun?

(see the answer key)

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