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

2. What is the name of Wole's grammar school?

3. At the end of Chapter 7, why does Wild Christian pray for Wole?

4. Why is Wole disappointed when he reaches Isara in Chapter 9?

5. What is wrong with the man whom Wole and Broda Pupa encounter in Chapter 9 upon returning from the farm?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the nature of the "sit-in" staged by the women's group in Chapter 14.

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

4. What is the highlight of Wole's time on the farm with Broda Pupa in Chapter 9?

5. Overall, what is Wole's view about getting an education?

6. Describe the events that lead up to the violence at the Alake's compound.

7. What happens when Beere returns from England?

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

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

10. What opinion about shoes is expressed in Chapter 15?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. B, "You-Mean-Mayself," and Uncle Dipo are three visitors to Wole's household. Using these three men as an example, what does Wole make of visitors? How does he regard them? Are they opportunities for strangeness and humor, or do they represent something more?

Essay Topic 2

Racism is a somewhat common theme in the text, especially the friction between white colonialists and the native Africans. How much of the racist sentiments and beliefs expressed in the text are justified, and how much are characterized as excessive or ridiculous? What might Wole himself say about the presence of racism, and its effect on his life?

Essay Topic 3

What is the nature of Wole's relationship to his community? How close are members of the community to one another? Can it be said the community is tribal? Why or why not?

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