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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. How does Wole get his first look at the world outside the parsonage's walls in Chapter 3?
(a) He trespasses into the church bell tower.
(b) He is hoisted onto a ladder which overlooks the compound's walls.
(c) He is rushed to a hospital.
(d) He sits with his family on their roof during a fireworks display.

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

3. In Chapter 2, what does Wole believe about St. Peter?
(a) St. Peter is an ancestral spirit that can be conversed with.
(b) St. Peter is the source of his constant hunger.
(c) St. Peter is responsible for the beautiful music he hears every morning.
(d) St. Peter lives on Wole's roof and is always spying on him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wole's memorable experience the first time he ventures outside the parsonage's walls in Chapter 3?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 2, what is Wole jealous of concerning Tinu?

3. Who is "Tinu?"

4. Who is Headmaster of the Grammar School?

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

(see the answer key)

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