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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. How does Rufus solve his problem of who to vote for?
(a) He tears his ticket in half and votes for both.
(b) He admits to Ibe about the bribe.
(c) He tells everyone he has his own party.
(d) He votes for the third party.

2. Complete the following saying "Procrastination is a lazy man's..."
(a) Life.
(b) Death.
(c) Apology.
(d) Fun.

3. For what reason does Nnaemeka give his father for not wanting to marry Ugoye?
(a) He wants to move to England.
(b) She has no money.
(c) He doesn't love her.
(d) She is unfaithful.

4. What does Mgboye say the dog has done?
(a) Chewed her favorite dress.
(b) Urinated on her bed.
(c) Bit her baby.
(d) Put its mouth in her soup-pot.

5. Who does Nene ask Nnaemeka if he has written to?
(a) His doctor.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of cakes do the fisher women buy for their children?

2. Complete the following saying, "Those who gather ant-infested faggots must be prepared for the visit of the..."

3. What is the name of Chike's mother?

4. Who did Elizabeth consult about her son's forthcoming marriage?

5. What did Akueke once create a sensation by doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do Akueke's brothers want to kill her?

2. Why is Ibe such a popular politician?

3. Why does Nnaemeka's father not want him to marry Nene?

4. Why do people like Rufus so much?

5. Why did Marcus Ibe become a politician?

6. How do the village initially react to Nnaemeka's marriage?

7. Why does Nwibe run after the madmen?

8. What happens in the aftermath of the day that caused Nwibe's downfall?

9. How does Nnameka's father's attitude change at the end of the story?

10. Describe Akueke's family life?

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