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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 14, how does Wild Christian come to the aid of a local chief?
(a) She testifies in his defense at trial.
(b) She gives him money after his belt pouch was stolen.
(c) She hides him so he is not beaten by the mob.
(d) She helps him to read a letter from the British government.

2. Who visits Ake at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Ibara.
(b) Father.
(c) Odemo.
(d) A strange medicine man.

3. How do the women mock the Alake at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) They write mock newspaper articles.
(b) They sing songs mocking him.
(c) They wear imitations of his robe.
(d) They speak with his nasally accent.

4. What racist view does Beere express in Chapter 15?
(a) Whites always break promises.
(b) Whites dropped the A-Bomb on Japan in World War II because they were Asian.
(c) Whites are lazy and given to theft.
(d) White men sleep with black women to feel superior.

5. What is the immediate inspiration for a march upon the Alake in Chapter 14?
(a) The rape of a women's group member.
(b) The closing of the Government College.
(c) A "yam tax."
(d) A mother's tearful story of excessive taxation.

6. Where does Sorowanke live, according to Chapter 10?
(a) The parking lot of a McDonald's.
(b) Dayisi's Walk.
(c) Mr. B's house.
(d) In a shanty town by the river.

7. According to Chapter 10, how might Wole characterize his life as a child?
(a) Complicated and frenetic.
(b) Simple and good.
(c) Tainted by Western influence.
(d) Depressing.

8. How does the Alake respond initially to the women's group demands?
(a) He is calm and measured.
(b) He immediately resigns.
(c) He gives in to the demands.
(d) He is outraged.

9. What does Wole think about the Westernizing of his culture?
(a) Western influences are harmful.
(b) He believes Westernization can be the salvation of his people.
(c) He thinks Western influences should be limited to pop culture.
(d) He has fully embraced Western culture.

10. What advice does Broda Pupa give to Wole concerning bee stings?
(a) Bee stings can be treated with a warm salt bath.
(b) If attacked by a swarm of bees, run away as fast as you can.
(c) If attacked by a swarm of bees, drop to the ground and roll around.
(d) Bee stings can be treated with hyena dung.

11. What does the white district officer say to Beere to anger her and start mob violence?
(a) "You have pretty eyes."
(b) "Shut your women up."
(c) "You women are all alike."
(d) "You need a beating."

12. What is Beere's relationship to Daodu?
(a) Cousin.
(b) They are not related.
(c) Sister.
(d) Wife.

13. What positive omen takes place during the protest at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) A baby girl is born.
(b) A soothsayer reports the spirits are pleased.
(c) It rains.
(d) A cow joins the crowd.

14. What is an ogboni?
(a) A coconut cake.
(b) A blacksmith.
(c) A crayfish stew.
(d) A local chief.

15. How does Wild Christian respond to the mob violence in Chapter 14?
(a) Wild Christian is among the most violent instigators in the mob.
(b) Wild Christian betrays the women's group to the local police.
(c) Wild Christian tries to strangle the Alake.
(d) Wild Christian doesn't believe violence is the way, and she refuses to participate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Father's religion?

2. What is taught at Wild Christian's women's group?

3. Why does Essay hire a photographer in Chapter 11?

4. Why does Wole receive lashings in Chapter 12?

5. On a trip to Broda Pupa's farm, which is NOT one of the activities Wole participates in?

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