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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Ikem done in the past with his writing, according to the visitors?

2. What does Ikem imply about charity work while addressing the charitable Rotary Club several months before?

3. What do members of the Civil Service Union say about Ikem Osodi?

4. What is a main point of Ikem's speech?

5. What do the men who visit Ikem want from him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

One theme in the novel is the need for unity between people of different classes and faiths in order to create a better future for the nation. Write an essay exploring this theme in the novel.

Essay Topic 2

Beatrice and Elewa are the two major female characters in Anthills of the Savannah.

1) Compare and contrast Beatrice and Elewa. How are they similar and different?

2) Is one of the women stronger than the other, or do they both have unique strengths?

3) Both women argue with Ikem over his treatment of women. Describe their arguments with Ikem. Which woman is better able to influence him?

4) How do these two women from very different backgrounds grow to become close friends?

Essay Topic 3

According to The New York Review of Books, the novel Anthills of the Savannah "has wonderful satiric moments and resounds with big African laughter." Write an essay discussing the humor in the novel.

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