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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Ikem, what do all poor people seem to want from their leaders?
(a) They want their leaders to be humble like them.
(b) They want their leaders to live in luxury.
(c) They want handouts from their leaders.
(d) They want their leaders to leave them alone.

2. What does Ikem imply about charity work while addressing the charitable Rotary Club several months before?
(a) It serves to make the privileged feel good about themselves.
(b) It is actually quite unnecessary.
(c) It is the only type of work that is truly worth doing.
(d) It is vital to the future of the nation.

3. According to Ikem, who poses a threat to leadership?
(a) Students.
(b) Women.
(c) The poor and dispossessed.
(d) Storytellers.

4. What message does Beatrice receive from an anonymous caller at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) Chris's hiding place is secure and she should not worry.
(b) Chris will be sent to London that night.
(c) Chris wants to meet with her that evening.
(d) Chris must be moved to a new hiding place.

5. According to the National Gazette, Chris is spotted wearing what disguise?
(a) A nun's habit.
(b) A turban.
(c) A cap and sunglasses.
(d) A false beard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do political leaders always claim to be working for, according to Ikem?

2. In Chapter 11, what does the President demand Chris do?

3. What makes Chris smile as he dies?

4. What is the meaning of the phrase "Ife onye metalu," painted on the front of the bus?

5. Who is Emmanuel?

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