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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. 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 is afraid of being caught by the police at his own home.
(c) Mr. B loves to eat their food.
(d) Mr. B tires of his daughter.

2. Why does Wild Christian admonish Essay at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Wole is making mischief, and Essay is doing nothing to stop him.
(b) Essay is instilling an argumentative spirit in Wole.
(c) Essay is indulging Wole too often with sweet treats.
(d) Essay is beating Wole unnecessarily.

3. What name does Mrs. Odufuwa give Wole?
(a) Egungun.
(b) Froo Froo.
(c) Lagilagi.
(d) Osiki.

4. 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) Real milk was substituted for powdered milk.
(d) Essay always looking worried.

5. In Chapter 1, how is Uncle Sanya cured of his spirit possession?
(a) Uncle Sanya is taken to a high mountain, where the spirits cannot reach.
(b) Uncle Sanya is confined in a hut for 2 months.
(c) The offending spirits are given food to placate them.
(d) Uncle Sanya is drained of a pint of blood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accident does Wole suffer on his birthday in Chapter 2?

2. Why does Mrs. B punish her maid in Chapter 6?

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

4. How did Essay get his name?

5. What is the phrase Wole uses to describe the odor in Wild Christian's room?

(see the answer key)

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