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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: The Late Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is Phyllis Okafor’s husband’s name?
(a) Nnanyelugo.
(b) Nnesinachi.
(c) Nnonobongo.
(d) Nnaemeka.

2. To which of the following European nations does the novel ascribe the establishment of Nigeria?
(a) Spain.
(b) Britain.
(c) France.
(d) Germany

3. The comment that “he felt like an understudy who hoped the actor would not show up” (79) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Metaphor.

4. Which of the following does Olanna note spreads across the floor of the train she takes back to Nsukka after the second coup?
(a) Blood.
(b) Bile.
(c) Urine.
(d) Saliva.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Dr. Patel drink?

2. In which of the following fields does Nnawkanze work?

3. Which of the following activities does Richard note having shared with Martin in their childhood?

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

5. The word “nkem” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

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