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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, the reader first learns the name of the fictional African country in which this novel is set. What is it?
(a) Abazon.
(b) Kangan.
(c) Kabisa.
(d) Bassa.

2. In the hymn written by Ikem, what is happening to the world?
(a) It is burning up.
(b) It is breaking out in a terrible war.
(c) It is suffering from a terrible plague.
(d) It is drowning in a new flood.

3. Which best describes Elewa's personality?
(a) She is slow to get angry but then holds a grudge for a long time.
(b) She is constantly angry or in a bad mood.
(c) She angers easily but cools off just as quickly.
(d) She rarely ever gets angry, so it is shocking when she does.

4. What is Sam's great talent?
(a) He is extremely clever at manipulating people.
(b) He is a talented military strategist.
(c) He is an accomplished classical pianist.
(d) He is basically an actor with a great sense of theater.

5. What is the main message of the hymn written by Ikem?
(a) God must help the people of Abazon.
(b) The people of Abazon must rise up and overthrow the President.
(c) The President must help the people of Abazon.
(d) God is punishing the people of Abazon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which best describes Sam as a young student?

2. Who is Mad Medico?

3. According to legend, what happens in times past when the people of Abazon suffer?

4. To whom does the Attorney-General compare the President during their conversation near the end of Chapter 2?

5. In Chapter 3, who does Ikem say must be overthrown?

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