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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Late Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The phrase “a new country, which would be named after the bay, the Bight of Biafra” (198) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Anaphora.
(b) Chiasmus.
(c) Rhyme.
(d) Alliteration.

2. Which of the following activities does Richard note having shared with Martin in their childhood?
(a) Vocal lessons.
(b) Clarinet lessons.
(c) Piano lessons.
(d) Violin lessons.

3. With which of the following does Olanna furnish Ugwu?
(a) Old Spice.
(b) Zote.
(c) Dr. Teal's.
(d) Dettol.

4. The word “omalicha” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) My love.
(b) Beloved.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) My own.

5. To which of the following does Richard submit his first article about the violence in Nigeria?
(a) The Independent.
(b) The Times.
(c) The Picayune.
(d) The Herald.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following novels does Ugwu attempt to study on the night of the initial coup in Nigeria?

2. Which of the following sports does Odenigbo report playing?

3. The phrase “Ada m bu Jomo” (18) most nearly means which of the following?

4. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?

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

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