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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Late Sixties, continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following novels does Ugwu attempt to study on the night of the initial coup in Nigeria?
(a) Jude the Obscure.
(b) The Mayor of Casterbridge.
(c) Return of the Native.
(d) Tess of the D’Urbervilles.

2. Which of the following reportedly enables the loss of a baby?
(a) Avocados.
(b) Bananas.
(c) Guavas.
(d) Peppers.

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

4. Odinchezo’s comment that “We did not die” (515) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Litotes.

5. For which of the following does Olanna note Odenigbo works?
(a) Provisioner Corps.
(b) Agitator Corps.
(c) Peace Corps.
(d) Marine Corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Ugwu note is a likely suitor for his sister?

2. The phrase “I tetago” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

3. The comment that “His complexion was very dark, like old bark” (4) offers an example of which of the following?

4. The word “biko” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

5. Which of the following does Ugwu associate with witchcraft?

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