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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which direction is Chris traveling in Chapter 17?

2. Who is Braimoh?

3. Who is Emmanuel?

4. Who is Ikem preparing to see in Chapter 10?

5. Who names Elewa's baby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Ikem's theory of "New Radicalism" as presented in his speech at the university.

1) What is the problem with the idea of a proletarian-led democracy?

2) Who needs to clean up their act before democracy can be achieved?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of hope for Africa's future expressed in the novel Anthills of the Savannah.

1) What is the significance of the name of Elewa's baby?

2) How is it significant that the baby was named by a group of people from different backgrounds, classes, and faiths--military, worker, academic, market-girl, Muslim, Christian, etc.?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about lies and dishonesty in Anthills of the Savannah.

1) What lies are told to the Abazonians regarding the President's bid to become dictator-for-life, as told by the Abazon elder in Chapter 9?

2) What lies are told about Ikem and the circumstances surrounding his death?

3) What lies are told about the President's disappearance?

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