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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. Where did The Family decide to bury Duyole?
(a) In Austria.
(b) In his homeland.
(c) In Nigeria.
(d) In Germany.

2. Who is considered to possibly help decipher the coded information in the notebook?
(a) Baba baftau.
(b) Pitan-Payne.
(c) Costello.
(d) Dr. Menka himself.

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

4. Which of the following does not define Duyole Pitan-Payne?
(a) Someone with historical significance due to his family background in Badagry.
(b) An individual who seeks to transform Badagry into a technological hub.
(c) A vivid storyteller with an infectious enthusiasm.
(d) An introverted person who keeps to himself.

5. What is the name of the family that welcomes Dr. Menka into their home?
(a) Duyole Ogunrinde.
(b) Gong o' Four.
(c) Pitan-Payne.
(d) Otunba Ighalo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What business venture does Duyole propose?

2. The explosion Menka wakes up to is suspected to be from:

3. Where did Duyole Pitan-Payne die?

4. Who visits Dr. Menka to discuss mysterious operations in Boriga?

5. Whose story does Papa D. narrate in one of his sermons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What challenges did Dr. Menka face when trying to send Duyole to Salzburg, and how do they show problems with bureaucracy?

2. How had Menka's professional reputation been unknowingly compromised over the years?

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

4. 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?

5. How does Menka react to the luxury and hospitality displayed by the Pitan-Payne family, and what internal conflict does he face as a result?

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

7. How do Dr. Menka's initial emotions upon seeing Duyole in the hospital reflect their shared history and its impact on his feelings?

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

9. How does the coded notebook from Costello show the secrecy of the body parts trade?

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

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