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

2. To which of the following levels of schooling had Ugwu attained before entering Odenigbo’s service?
(a) Standard four.
(b) Standard five.
(c) Standard two.
(d) Standard three.

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

4. Which of the following sports does Odenigbo report playing?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Polo.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Golf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On which of the following streets does Odenigbo have a house in Nsukka?

2. The name “Ogbenyealu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

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

4. The term “ike” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

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?

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