View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the title of Part II in which Chapter 19 falls?
(a) The Discreet Funeral of the Bourgeoisie.
(b) The Pitan-Payne Legacy.
(c) Mourning in Salzburg.
(d) Decisions after Death.

2. How does Dr. Menka know Duyole?
(a) They just met recently.
(b) They have a long-standing history filled with memories.
(c) They are competitors in business.
(d) They are distant relatives.

3. The explosion Menka wakes up to is suspected to be from:
(a) The city center.
(b) The family home's main house.
(c) A malfunctioning gadget.
(d) A nearby factory.

4. What does Costello present to Dr. Menka as evidence?
(a) A semi-charred notebook.
(b) An audio tape.
(c) A video recording.
(d) A charred photograph.

5. Duyole's association with which international entity culminates in him receiving a formal offer?
(a) The World Trade Organization.
(b) The Energy Commission.
(c) The World Health Organization.
(d) The International Monetary Fund.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Timi justify the decision to bury Duyole in Austria?

2. Where was Duyole educated?

3. What talent does Papa D. possess that aids his ministry?

4. The stranger questions Menka about which controversial procedure?

5. What business venture does Duyole propose?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Papa D's comparison of Mack's gallbladder stones to women's spiritual problems show his way of mixing spiritual and medical issues?

2. How is Papa Davina or Papa D portrayed, and how does the society view him as a spiritual leader?

3. How does the Strong Room's psychological torture impact Badetona's mental and emotional well-being?

4. How does Dr. Menka react to the destruction of the Hilltop Mansion, and why is this significant to the story?

5. How does the underground trade of body parts, shown through Menka's interactions, affect society?

6. Menka, baba baftau, and Costello's interaction touches upon various topics, including travel hazards and personal experiences. How does their discussion reflect the larger societal issues and the state of urban life?

7. How do Selina's spiritual beliefs and rituals concerning Duyole's condition differ from Dr. Menka's views on modern medical practice?

8. What significance does Menka's native Gumchi hold for him, and how does this influence his feelings about relocating?

9. How has Duyole's ancestral background influenced his personal and professional journey?

10. How are Menka and Duyole close based on their talk? Why is the Gong o' Four topic important to them?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 912 words (approx. 4 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample