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

2. Upon returning to Ake at the end of Chapter 3, what is the first thing Wole says?
(a) I am hungry.
(b) Where is my dog?
(c) Who are you people?
(d) Osiki ate all the yam.

3. What do Osiki and Wole initially have in common?
(a) A love of good food.
(b) A fondness for Tinu.
(c) They are physical neighbors.
(d) A love of the spoken word.

4. Which is NOT a name given to the master of Wole's parsonage compound?
(a) Pa Delumo.
(b) Canon.
(c) Reverend.
(d) Wild Man.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was contained in Father's "mystery parcels" in Chapter 5?

2. What is the name of Wole's hometown?

3. Who or what is "Jonah"?

4. What do people call Wole's grandfather?

5. What is the teacher's reaction to young Wole coming to school uninvited at the beginning of Chapter 2?

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