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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wole believe Mr. B spends so much time at Wole's family's house?
(a) Mr. B loves to listen to their radio.
(b) Mr. B tires of his daughter.
(c) Mr. B is afraid of being caught by the police at his own home.
(d) Mr. B loves to eat their food.

2. How did Essay get his name?
(a) His real initials are S.A., and Essay is a soundalike name.
(b) "Essay" is an onomatopoeia for the sound a snake makes, and Essay is mistrusted like a snake.
(c) Essay calls everyone by the familiar "Ese."
(d) He is a masterful writer.

3. What does "Mr. B" do for a living?
(a) He is a merchant of jewelry.
(b) He teaches astronomy.
(c) He sells books.
(d) He mends fences.

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

5. Who is Headmaster of the Grammar School?
(a) Odemo.
(b) Sanya.
(c) Essay.
(d) Reverend J. J. Ransome-Kuti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wole believe about the pomegranate fruit in Chapter 1?

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

3. Who is the only member of Wole's extended family who is angry for him wandering off in Chapter 3?

4. Upon returning to Ake at the end of Chapter 3, what is the first thing Wole says?

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

(see the answer key)

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