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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) My love.
(b) My own.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Beloved.

2. For which of the following university departments does Ugwu’s aunt work?
(a) Biology.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Physics.
(d) Sociology.

3. Which of the following does Richard discuss with Clovis Bancroft?
(a) Her brother’s life as a district commissioner in Ngwo.
(b) Her brother’s life as a district commissioner in Ezeagu.
(c) Her brother’s life as a district commissioner in Enugu.
(d) Her brother’s life as a district commissioner in Ohum.

4. Which of the following descriptions does Adebayo apply to Olanna?
(a) Logically ugly.
(b) Illogically pretty.
(c) Logically pretty.
(d) Illogically ugly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Which of the following schools does Kainene note she and Olanna attended?

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