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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Julius step on?
(a) A skull.
(b) A mouse.
(c) An egg.
(d) A bird's nest.

2. What did Margaret want to convert Ben to?
(a) Sikh.
(b) Protestant.
(c) Roman Catholic.
(d) Islam.

3. What is the name of the island Mike travels to?
(a) The Isle of Dogs.
(b) Sao Tome.
(c) Penny Island.
(d) Zoot Island.

4. Why does Michael think it is a good thing that all the teachers will be young and unmarried?
(a) They wil be able to take over when the time comes.
(b) They will focus all their energies on their work.
(c) They will have fresher ideas.
(d) They will be more ready to listen.

5. What does the cashier give Mrs. Emenike that's a foot long?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A stick.
(c) A knife.
(d) A receipt.

6. What does Jonathan buy with the family earnings?
(a) Palm wine.
(b) Beer.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) A house.

7. What did Ben's father say a true son knows how to do?
(a) Look after his children.
(b) Look after his women.
(c) Stay awake until everyone falls asleep.
(d) Sleep and keep one eye open.

8. Why did Cletus get mad at his girlfriend?
(a) She gave sugar to her dog.
(b) She took a handful of sugar.
(c) She dropped the sugar on the floor.
(d) She cursed him.

9. Whose house did Ben run to?
(a) Peter's.
(b) Margaret's.
(c) Matthew's.
(d) James'.

10. What is one of the reasons Janet's mother approves of Julius?
(a) He laughs at her jokes.
(b) He sings in the church choir.
(c) He cooks well.
(d) He enjoys life.

11. Why does the author say Julius is unafraid of walking home and who he might meet?
(a) He knows everybody in the town.
(b) He believes he is the strongest in the town.
(c) He is educated.
(d) His father is an influential person in the area.

12. What is the name of the child Vero look after?
(a) Bobby.
(b) Daniel.
(c) Goddy.
(d) Peter.

13. What did everyone call Ben when he had a raleigh bike?
(a) Biker Ben.
(b) Beetroot Ben.
(c) Jolly Ben.
(d) Taxi Beni.

14. What position was Michael Obi appointed to at Ndume Central School?
(a) Headmaster.
(b) Deputy head.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Cook.

15. What do girls call the new style of hair plait?
(a) Air force base.
(b) The general.
(c) Commander.
(d) Air force one.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ben tell the woman he will strike if she doesn't tell him who she is?

2. What kind of business does Jonathan open?

3. What does Mrs. Emenike nickname Vero?

4. What is the title of the story in this section?

5. What did Ben's father used to say was the cure for drink?

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