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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which best describes Chris's opinion of Okong?
(a) Okong is a brilliant journalist and literary artist, if not a good politician.
(b) Okong, though a buffoon, is one of the few honest politicians in the government.
(c) Okong, though a buffoon, is politically astute and adept at propaganda.
(d) Okong, though he may seem harmless, is a dangerous man.

2. What is the former career of Professor Okong, the Commissioner for Home Affairs?
(a) Newspaper editor.
(b) Army officer.
(c) Baptist minister.
(d) Lawyer.

3. What natural disaster has occurred in Abazon province?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) A drought.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A flood.

4. Who is drinking with Mad Medico at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) No one.
(b) Ikem.
(c) Chris Oriko.
(d) Ikem and Chris Oriko.

5. What does Chris say about Ikem's crusading editorials?
(a) He thinks they are rubbish and that Osodi is completely out of his mind.
(b) He thinks they are brilliant, but dares not say so to the President.
(c) They don't accomplish anything but antagonizing everyone.
(d) They will get Ikem killed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ikem Osodi speak out against in his first crusading editorial?

2. What does Lou Cranford say the President should do?

3. What is the position held by Christopher Oriko?

4. What does Chris's girlfriend study at the university?

5. What is the meaning of Beatrice's given name, Nwanyibuife?

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