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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why is Ikem Osodi's girlfriend, Elewa, angry with him in Chapter 4?
(a) Ikem is sending her home.
(b) Ikem will not eat the food Elewa cooked.
(c) Ikem refused to call the police when the neighbor beat his wife.
(d) She thinks Ikem's controversial editorials are putting them both at risk.

3. What does the Attorney-General claim the people of the nation want from the President?
(a) They want him to step down immediately.
(b) They want him to be president-for-life.
(c) They want him to call for national elections.
(d) They want an end to the political killings.

4. To what does Ikem compose a hymn?
(a) To the Moon.
(b) To God.
(c) To his country, Kangan.
(d) To the Sun.

5. What do the anthills tell the grass of the savannah?
(a) They tell about last year's brush fires.
(b) They warn about a hard drought ahead.
(c) They warn about a sandstorm on the way.
(d) They tell about the importance of hard work.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the African legend recounted by Ikem, what is once true about the Sky?

2. What is the meaning of NTBB?

3. Which of the following is NOT true about the Director of the SRC, Johnson Ossai?

4. Who is Mad Medico?

5. What is the meaning of the word nneka?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the American reporter's manner at the party. Why does Beatrice dislike her?

2. Who is Idemili and what does the folk tale about her convey about female power?

3. What does Ikem urge the students to do?

4. According to Chris, why does Ikem resent him so much?

5. Explain the story of the leopard and the tortoise. Why does the Abazon elder tell this story?

6. Who calls Beatrice with an anonymous tip about Chris, and what is the apparent purpose of the calls?

7. Why do the Abazon leaders fail to support the President's bid to become dictator-for-life, and what does the President do in response to their lack of support?

8. What is meant by the "Desdemona complex," and how does it apply to the President's behavior at the party?

9. Why, according to Chris, does the President begin to distance himself from Ikem and Chris?

10. Interpret Chris's dying words, "the last green."

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