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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What makes Chris smile as he dies?

5. Which of the following is true about Elewa?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Chris and Ikem are former schoolmates who end up in high positions in the government, but handle their responsibility in different ways.

1) Compare and contrast Chris and Ikem. How are they different in terms of personality, motivation, and in the way they react to the growing power of their friend the President?

2) Which character do you think has more integrity? Which character is wiser or more practical?

Essay Topic 2

Anthills of the Savannah describes a country under the rule of an increasingly tyrannical dictator. Describe the various ways in which the dictator exerts control over his Cabinet and over the people.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the idea of storytelling as a powerful tool.

1) Why, according to the Abazon elder, is the story of the battle more important than the battle itself?

2) Why, according to Ikem, are storytellers the enemies of tyrants?

3) How do Ikem's stories threaten the President? What change is he able to effect through them?

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