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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is Beere received when she returns from England?
(a) She is given an award from the local governor.
(b) She is reviled, and fruit is thrown at her.
(c) The return happens without incident.
(d) She is given a hero's welcome.

3. In Chapter 14, what unites the unions being created across Africa?
(a) All the unions are created and run by women.
(b) A central leadership group called the African Committee.
(c) A call for the end to the white man's rule.
(d) A call for higher education standards.

4. In Chapter 9, how does Broda Pupa get a snake out of a tree?
(a) He runs a car into the tree.
(b) He shakes the tree.
(c) He flings rocks at it until it drops down.
(d) He charms the snake with a flute.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wole's reaction when he sees his first white man?

2. What friend does Wole make in the church choir?

3. Who visits Ake at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. What is ogiri?

5. Why does Wole receive lashings in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are two examples of racist views that are brought to light in Chapter 15 by members of Wole's community?

2. What problems exist in Wole's community? What are the social issues of the day?

3. What is the general dynamic between Wole, Essay, and Wild Christian? What is the nature of their relationship?

4. What is the nature of the controversy that arises from Beere's trip to England? How does the women's group respond?

5. What is Wole's first experience with Daodu? What is the outcome?

6. Describe the process of Sorowanke finding and creating a home in Chapter 10.

7. What opinion does Wole express in Chapter 10 about Western influences and modern living?

8. What sage advice does Broda Pupa give Wole in Chapter 9? How is Wole later able to use that advice to his advantage?

9. How does Wild Christian react to the chaos and violence that erupts at the Alake's compound?

10. Describe the events leading up to the women's group decision to march on the Alake.

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