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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Part 1: The Early Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old does Richard report having been when he was orphaned?
(a) 9.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 7.

2. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Prof. Ezeka drink?
(a) Gin.
(b) Fanta.
(c) Golden Guinea beer.
(d) Brandy.

3. In which of the following does Richard note having lived?
(a) Hardwick.
(b) Wentnor.
(c) Norbury.
(d) Lea.

4. The comment that “His complexion was very dark, like old bark” (4) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Simile.
(d) Analogy.

5. The comment that “she looked, for a moment, like a shapely spirit who had emerged from the sea” (115) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Simile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following languages does Odenigbo speak to Ugwu?

2. By which of the following names does Ugwu note Nnesinachi sometimes calls him?

3. At which of the following universities is Olanna reported to have taken a master’s degree?

4. With which of the following does Olanna furnish Ugwu?

5. With which of the following does Harrison boast of cooking for Richard?

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