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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Cletus get mad at his girlfriend?

2. What club do all progressive African men join?

3. What position was Michael Obi appointed to at Ndume Central School?

4. Why does Ben think Margaret might be annoyed?

5. Why are there no boys to take Mrs. Emenike's shopping?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mr. Emenike initially prove a blessing for Vera?

2. How does Michael want to change the school?

3. How do Mr. and Mrs. Emneike react when they hear Vera has tried to poison their child?

4. How does Vera find about the poisonous ink?

5. How does Michael's wife help him out at his new school?

6. Why is Mrs. Emenike angry at the new socialism in Nigeria?

7. In what way does Ben show great self control?

8. What is the nature of Mike and Cletus' relationship?

9. Describe the argument between Martha and Mrs. Emenike?

10. How does Jonathan take advantage of his blessings?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do the stories suggest colonialism effected Nigerians? What struggles do the stories suggest Nigeria had in the early post-colonial years? Choose one story and examine what it says about how Nigeria coped during these times.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the books reception in three different countries including the country the book was written. How do their opinions about the books differ? Was the book more influential in one country than another? If so, why?

Essay Topic 3

What role does the author suggest money plays in Nigerian life? What problems is money causing within Nigerian society?

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