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

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

3. 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 states that he loves to be out in the rain.
(c) He pours a glass of water over himself.
(d) He tries to run away to the coast.

4. What is the name of Wole's family servant?
(a) Osiki.
(b) Tinu.
(c) Wild Christian.
(d) Nubi.

5. Why does Essay punish a teacher at school in Chapter 5?
(a) The teacher cut Essay's roses without Essay's permission.
(b) The teacher flirted with Wild Christian.
(c) The teacher physically punished a child too severely.
(d) The teacher came to school drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an "oro"?

2. What does "Mr. B" do for a living?

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

4. How did Essay get his name?

5. Who or what is "Jonah"?

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