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

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

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

4. Which of the following meanings does Kainene ascribe to her own name?
(a) Let’s watch and see what next God will bring.
(b) Hoped-for beloved of God.
(c) Not to Be Married to a Poor Man.
(d) God’s gold.

5. The name “Ogbenyealu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) God's gold.
(b) Not to Be Married to a Poor Man.
(c) Let’s watch and see what next God will bring.
(d) Hoped-for beloved of God.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “omalicha” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

2. Which of the following sports is Mohammed reported to play?

3. Which of the following meanings does Kainene ascribe to Olanna’s name?

4. Into which of the following levels of schooling does Odenigbo enroll Ugwu?

5. Which of the following does Ugwu see Jomo kill?

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