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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Wole's opinion of snake meat?
(a) He is disgusted by it, even though his family loves it.
(b) He enjoys the taste.
(c) It is a staple of his diet, and he has no strong opinion about it.
(d) He is never able to try it.

2. In Chapter 9 after a fight with a snake, what part of the snake does Broda Pupa bury?
(a) He refuses to bury the snake.
(b) The head.
(c) The rattle.
(d) The entire snake.

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

4. What does Father warn Wole about in Chapter 9 about grammar school?
(a) Father warns about the dangers of girls receiving education.
(b) The older boys there will be jealous of Wole's young age.
(c) School education is next to worthless.
(d) It is very far away, and Wole will be far from his family.

5. Popularization of the radio in Chapter 8 has people around Ake saying what catch phrase?
(a) Win the War.
(b) Yuck Yuck! That's me!
(c) Take my wife, please!
(d) I'm a yankee doodle dandy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who saves Wole from a savage beating at the end of Chapter 5?

2. Why does Sorowanke leave her home in Chapter 10?

3. What is the popularly-held belief about the Bote troops?

4. In Chapter 1, how is Uncle Sanya cured of his spirit possession?

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

(see the answer key)

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