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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. What do people call Wole's grandfather?
(a) Saara Joe.
(b) Mr. Iyan
(c) Pappy.
(d) Father.

2. Wole begins the narrative starting when he was what age?
(a) Four.
(b) Eight.
(c) Three.
(d) Fourteen.

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

4. Which is NOT one of the things Wole sees during his first walking tour of Ake in Chapter 3?
(a) A group of potion-makers.
(b) Girls learning to sew.
(c) The mill.
(d) A majestic zebra.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Wole's great uncle?

2. What is Wole's problem at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. What is the occupation of the first white person Wole ever sees in Chapter 3?

4. In Chapter 2, how does Wole entertain his guests during his fourth birthday party?

5. What are ghommids?

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