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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 Wild Christian admonish Essay at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Essay is instilling an argumentative spirit in Wole.
(b) Wole is making mischief, and Essay is doing nothing to stop him.
(c) Essay is beating Wole unnecessarily.
(d) Essay is indulging Wole too often with sweet treats.

2. What is a "saara?"
(a) A blanket used in the winter months.
(b) A tree with sweet-tasting sap.
(c) A gathering of both boy and girl students.
(d) A feast given as an offering to spirits.

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

4. Why is Wole mad at his Sunday School teacher at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) The teacher called him "stinky" for not bathing.
(b) The teacher is forcing him to learn a Psalm verse.
(c) The teacher called attention to his favorite rock.
(d) The teacher did not give him any juice at lunch.

5. What is the name of Wole's great uncle?
(a) Pa Delumo.
(b) Reverend J. J. Ransome-Kuti.
(c) Paa Adatan.
(d) Essay.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Essay get his name?

2. What is called "a miracle from God" at the end of Chapter 2?

3. What activity did Wole do every New Year?

4. Who saves Wole from a savage beating at the end of Chapter 5?

5. What does Bukola do to get her way with her father?

(see the answer key)

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