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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the President angry when he meets with Chris in Chapter 11?
(a) Beatrice has humiliated him in front of the Americans.
(b) Chris wants to resign from his position.
(c) He believes that Ikem helped plan the Abazonians' march on the Palace.
(d) Ikem has published yet another article demanding the President step down.

2. The visitors call Ikem "oga." What do you guess is the meaning of that word?
(a) Traitor.
(b) Important man.
(c) Friend.
(d) Writer or storyteller.

3. What type of government is proposed by one of the audience members?
(a) An oligarchy led by the educated people of the nation.
(b) A theocratic dictatorship guided by the principles of Islam.
(c) A democratic dictatorship led by the working class, or proletariat.
(d) A Western-style democracy led by the middle class, or bourgeoisie.

4. What does Chris's death teach Emmanuel?
(a) That the world is a cruel place.
(b) That it is possible to die with dignity.
(c) That death is something to be laughed at, not feared.
(d) That life is short and must be savored.

5. What does Chris want to do?
(a) Give Beatrice another chance.
(b) Resign.
(c) Discuss the issue with Ikem first.
(d) Suspend Ikem.

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

7. When the men show up unexpectedly at Ikem's house in Chapter 10, how do they greet Ikem?
(a) Rudely.
(b) In a friendly but insincere way.
(c) With scowls.
(d) With smiles.

8. What is a main point of Ikem's speech?
(a) The people must commit themselves to charitable work in order to help the poor.
(b) The country must not be run by the elite, but by the common people.
(c) Democracy cannot work until the workers and students rid themselves of corruption.
(d) Writers should not simply document social problems, but must propose solutions.

9. What does Elewa say about Ikem's car?
(a) She is proud to be seen in it.
(b) It isn't flashy, but it's dependable.
(c) It makes her ashamed.
(d) It is dangerous to drive.

10. What are the rich and powerful like, according to Ikem?
(a) Elephants.
(b) Roosters.
(c) Lions.
(d) Peacocks.

11. Which of the following is true about Elewa?
(a) She is well-educated, but unsure of herself.
(b) She is well-educated and confident.
(c) She is semi-illiterate, but very self-confident.
(d) She is semi-illiterate and very insecure.

12. What is Ikem's opinion of worker leaders and students?
(a) They are corrupt.
(b) They hold no power.
(c) They represent the good of the common people.
(d) They are "ordinary riff-raffs."

13. What is the meaning of Amaechina, the name of Elewa and Ikem's baby girl?
(a) A woman is also something.
(b) A new hope is born.
(c) May the path never close.
(d) The remnant shall return.

14. What do people call the type of bus Chris and his companions take?
(a) Luxurious.
(b) Deluxe.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Comfortable.

15. Who is deported within forty-eight hours after Ikem's speech?
(a) Mad Medico.
(b) Chris.
(c) Ikem.
(d) The leader of the University of Bassa Student Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. What difficulty do Beatrice and Chris encounter on their last night together?

2. To what does Chris compare himself, Ikem, and the President?

3. According to the National Gazette, Chris is spotted wearing what disguise?

4. What typically happens at police and army checkpoints?

5. What shocking news is given over the radio at the end of Chapter 11?

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