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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. Who labeled the country as the "Most Extraordinarily Corrupt Nation in the World"?
(a) A former colonial civil servant.
(b) The prime minister of Britain.
(c) An international journalist.
(d) An opposition party leader.

2. How does Duyole feel about his new UN appointment?
(a) He is indifferent.
(b) He is reluctant.
(c) He is ecstatic.
(d) He is apprehensive.

3. Why did the political figure from the magazine article leave his original party?
(a) He did not receive a nomination for governorship.
(b) He had personal differences with the party leader.
(c) He was implicated in a scandal.
(d) He was offered more money by the opposition.

4. Who did Tibidje draw inspiration from in his vision to become a prominent religious figure?
(a) A famous Nigerian priest.
(b) Father Divine.
(c) His parents.
(d) A local imam.

5. What was Chief Akpanga's connection that boosted his image among the public?
(a) His expertise in foreign policy.
(b) His association with the palm oil trade.
(c) His ties to the media industry.
(d) His charitable work in education.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Papa Davina emphasize to the Seeker during their meeting?

2. Who suggested the title "The People’s Steward"?

3. Which event is seen as a crucial lead-up to the Yeomen of the Year award?

4. How does Papa Davina illustrate the concept of perspective to the Seeker?

5. What was the name of the ambitious city of worship that Tibidje envisioned?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sir Goddie react to Pitan's upcoming role at the UN? Why is this significant?

2. How does Duyole relate his UN appointment to his expertise in organizing parties?

3. How does Badetona balance thinking logically with feeling spiritual pressure in the story?

4. How does the setting of Hilltop Manor in Jos symbolize the lingering effects of British colonialism in Nigeria?

5. What does governor-elect Akpanga do, and how does it change politics?

6. How does the introduction of the rookie politician disrupt the political dynamics within the ruling party, particularly concerning Sir Goddie?

7. How did the prime minister, Sir Godfrey Danfere, respond to the label of the country as the Most Extraordinarily Corrupt Nation in the World?

8. How does Duyole perceive the change in title from Prime Minister to The People’s Steward or PS?

9. How does the narrative describe Duyole's relationship with his wife, Bisoye?

10. How does Tibidje's background and experience help him in presenting his spiritual message to the masses?

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