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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the visitors say they have heard about Ikem?
(a) He has caused a traffic accident.
(b) He fights for the small people.
(c) He is plotting against the President.
(d) He stays home, drinks cold beer, and forgets about the people.

2. What kind of car does Ikem drive?
(a) A Datsun.
(b) A Peugeot.
(c) A Toyota.
(d) A Mercedes.

3. What typically happens at police and army checkpoints?
(a) The guards rifle through the passengers' belongings and confiscate any valuables.
(b) Everyone must get off the bus for questioning.
(c) The guards take a bribe from the bus driver and send him on his way.
(d) The guards ask for every passenger's identification papers.

4. In which direction is Chris traveling in Chapter 17?
(a) South.
(b) North.
(c) West.
(d) East.

5. What shocking news do the travelers hear toward the end of Chapter 17?
(a) The President has been kidnapped and is being held for ransom.
(b) The President has been shot dead in a coup d'etat.
(c) The President has officially pardoned Chris and he is free to return to Bassa.
(d) The national government has been overthrown in a coup d'etat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Ikem go to make a speech in Chapter 12?

2. Who is Mad Medico?

3. Which of the following best describes Ikem's speeches?

4. Which best describes Beatrice's attitude as she is being driven to the dinner at the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. Where is Sam educated?

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