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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of the changes Wole notices prior to his baby sister's birth?
(a) The sleeping mat was moved to another room.
(b) The furniture was rearranged.
(c) Essay always looking worried.
(d) Real milk was substituted for powdered milk.

2. Who lives in BishopsCourt?
(a) Male teachers.
(b) It is a guest house for visiting dignitaries.
(c) The cleaning staff of the compound.
(d) Female students.

3. What is an "oro"?
(a) A flat shoe.
(b) A nature spirit.
(c) A tribal tattoo.
(d) A type of Nigerian currency.

4. 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 submerges himself in a water barrel for a minute and a half.
(c) He tries to run away to the coast.
(d) He pours a glass of water over himself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT one of the things a punished child is subject to, according to Wole in Chapter 6?

2. Which of the following best describes the temperament of the new baby in Chapter 7?

3. Why does Wild Christian scold Wole during his birthday party in Chapter 2?

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

5. In Chapter 7, what is Wole's baby sister dressed in when she is buried?

(see the answer key)

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