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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Early Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The comment that “her life in Nsukka felt like being immersed in a mesh of soft feathers” (65) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Simile.

2. The phrase “Ada m bu Jomo” (18) most nearly means which of the following?
(a) I hate that Jomo.
(b) Give this to Jomo.
(c) Bring me Jomo.
(d) My name is Jomo.

3. Which of the following does Ugwu see Jomo kill?
(a) A dog.
(b) A cat.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A pigeon.

4. With which of the following does Harrison boast of cooking for Richard?
(a) Turnips.
(b) Carrots.
(c) Leeks.
(d) Beets.

5. Which of the following universities does Odenigbo note is represented in Nsukka?
(a) Texas State University.
(b) Louisiana State University.
(c) Michigan State University.
(d) Iowa State University.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ugwu see leaving Odenigbo’s room?

2. The word “kedu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

3. In which of the following cities does Olanna note having first met Odenigbo?

4. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?

5. What news does Olanna hope for when Odenigbo visits her apartment after his infidelity?

(see the answer key)

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