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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. In Chapter 7, what is Wole's baby sister dressed in when she is buried?
(a) A dress made of scraps of cloth from the villagers.
(b) She is buried without clothes.
(c) A white dress.
(d) Many pieces of jewelry.

2. Why does Essay hire a photographer in Chapter 11?
(a) To photograph Essay alone and with his family, for posterity.
(b) To document the poor state of the parsonage compound.
(c) To document the wedding of a favorite former student.
(d) To photograph Essay's prize rose bush.

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

4. Under what circumstances does Wole join the church choir in Chapter 10?
(a) Wole joins the choir because a member of the choir is a girl he has feelings for.
(b) Wole is forced to join by Wild Christian.
(c) The organist hears him singing, and asks him to join.
(d) Wole bugs the choir leader until the leader agrees.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of Broda Pupa?

2. Who is the only member of Wole's extended family who is angry for him wandering off in Chapter 3?

3. How did Essay get his name?

4. What are egungun?

5. What does Bukola do to get her way with her father?

(see the answer key)

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