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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Wole decide to run away from home in Chapter 6?
(a) Because he decided to join the circus in Isara.
(b) To escape a vengeful forest spirit.
(c) To prevent Wild Christian from parading him around town as punishment.
(d) To escape the wrath of the church leaders for stealing money.

2. What is an "abiku?"
(a) A spirit child halfway between the dead and living.
(b) A fearsome goat-demon said to haunt farmers.
(c) A pejorative term for someone who gossips.
(d) A light breeze said to be an omen of luck and good fortune.

3. What is the teacher's reaction to young Wole coming to school uninvited at the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) The teacher is angered, and has a long talk with Essay.
(b) The teacher says Wole is welcome anytime.
(c) The teacher makes use of him by having him cut the grass.
(d) The teacher is so amused, Wole is asked to teach the day's lesson.

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

5. What is a "saara?"
(a) A gathering of both boy and girl students.
(b) A blanket used in the winter months.
(c) A feast given as an offering to spirits.
(d) A tree with sweet-tasting sap.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 2, what does Wole believe about St. Peter?

3. What accident does Wole cause when looking for gifts in the rafters of his home in Chapter 5?

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

5. Who or what is "Jonah"?

(see the answer key)

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