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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12 and 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Wole's nickname for the new radio in Chapter 8?
(a) The spirit in the box.
(b) The prophet of universal information.
(c) One with the scratchy voice.
(d) One who speaks without expecting a reply.

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

4. Before Paa Adatan leaves the village in Chapter 8, what is his final act?
(a) He speaks in tongues, and then convulses in a seizure.
(b) He crushes a magical gourd with his boot.
(c) He draws a line in the sand and dares anyone in Ake to cross it.
(d) He gives an amulet to Wole.

5. Upon returning to Ake at the end of Chapter 3, what is the first thing Wole says?
(a) Who are you people?
(b) I am hungry.
(c) Where is my dog?
(d) Osiki ate all the yam.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an "abiku?"

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

3. In Chapter 1, what punishment is given to young Wild Christian and Sanya for trespassing into the woods?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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