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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who defeats Paa Adatan in Chapter 8?

2. Who is "Tinu?"

3. Which is NOT one of the things a punished child is subject to, according to Wole in Chapter 6?

4. What causes Wole to experience a bad eye accident in Chapter 2?

5. How did Essay get his name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe three things Wole sees during his journey through Ake in Chapter 3.

2. Describe the incident in which Wole is hurt by a scythe at the end of Chapter 2.

3. Describe the legend that Wole recounts in which Wild Christian and Uncle Sanya get in trouble with a ghommid.

4. Describe the changes that happen in the household when the new baby is on its way in Chapter 7.

5. Describe the solution accomplished for ridding Uncle Sanya of his oro spirit?

6. What two new inventions is Wole exposed to at the top of Chapter 8?

7. Describe Chapter 1's account of who Essay is.

8. Explain the origin of the nickname "Lagilagi." What happens when the family doubts Wole is worthy of such a nickname?

9. Describe the "see-saw" accident that Wole gets into with Osiki.

10. How does Wole describe the difference in odors between Essay's room and Wild Christian's room?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Wole's relationship with Wild Christian's women's group. How socially aware is Wole? How socially aware is the book itself? Is Wole trying to make a social statement, or is he remaining impassioned and objective?

Essay Topic 2

What is the "moral" to the story of Sorowanke? Why does Wole choose to tell this story? What can the reader take away from Sorowanke and her treatment at the hands of the citizens?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the tone Wole Soyinka uses throughout Ake. What is his attitude toward the events of his childhood? How might tone reveal his intent in relaying his biography to readers? Use specific examples from the text.

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