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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which best describes the Commissioners' attitude toward the President as shown throughout Chapter 1?
(a) Respect.
(b) Worship.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hatred.

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

3. What happens to Ikem on his way to the Palace in Chapter 3?
(a) He narrowly avoids a terrible accident.
(b) A taxi sideswipes him, drawing an ugly gash on his car.
(c) He has a standoff with a taxi driver who tries to cut in front of him.
(d) He is arrested by the state police.

4. What is the Eye of God in the hymn?
(a) The Sun.
(b) The Moon.
(c) A hurricane.
(d) Fate.

5. What is happening outside as the President holds a meeting with his cabinet?
(a) There is a violent hurricane.
(b) Gunfire breaks out on the streets.
(c) There is a large demonstration.
(d) There is a terrible dust storm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the former career of Professor Okong, the Commissioner for Home Affairs?

2. What does the Attorney-General claim the people of the nation want from the President?

3. Who is the President warned may be plotting against him?

4. Who, according to law, has control over what is printed in the national newspaper?

5. What is the main message of the hymn written by Ikem?

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