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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 wrong with the man whom Wole and Broda Pupa encounter in Chapter 9 upon returning from the farm?
(a) The man had been stung countless times by bees.
(b) The man has terrible stomach pains.
(c) The man had been murdered, and has a dagger sticking out from his chest.
(d) The man is running from a murderous gang.

2. How does Wole react to the rite of manhood he endures in Chapter 9?
(a) It is so painful, Wole sometimes feels as if he is in a dream.
(b) Wole nearly dies, and is rushed to the hospital.
(c) Wole endures the pain easily, and is congratulated by Father.
(d) Wole laughs during the process, and Father thinks he is going mad.

3. How does Wole get his first look at the world outside the parsonage's walls in Chapter 3?
(a) He is rushed to a hospital.
(b) He is hoisted onto a ladder which overlooks the compound's walls.
(c) He trespasses into the church bell tower.
(d) He sits with his family on their roof during a fireworks display.

4. What does Wole refuse to do in Odemo's palace that causes much commotion?
(a) Wole refuses to remove his shoes.
(b) Wole refuses to shake the hand of the mayor.
(c) Wole refuses to utter the Lord's Prayer.
(d) Wole refuses to prostrate himself before a chief.

5. Who or what is emi esu?
(a) A large, leafy plant.
(b) A respected village elder.
(c) A term of affection for a young woman.
(d) The tribal equivalent of the Devil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Essay and Christian accuse the maid of in Chapter 7?

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

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

4. Why does Essay punish a teacher at school in Chapter 5?

5. Why does Wild Christian admonish Essay at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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