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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. The comment that “her life in Nsukka felt like being immersed in a mesh of soft feathers” (65) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Analogy.

2. Which of the following is said to be Susan’s eye color?
(a) Green.
(b) Hazel.
(c) Blue.
(d) Brown.

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

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

5. From which of the following does Phyllis Okafor hail?
(a) Louisiana.
(b) Georgia.
(c) MIssissippi.
(d) Alabama.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following does Olanna assert Odenigbo owes an apology?

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

3. The comment that “His complexion was very dark, like old bark” (4) offers an example of which of the following?

4. About which of the following does Richard’s servant rebuke Kainene’s?

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

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