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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. With which of the following companies does Richard report Kainene negotiated?
(a) Chevron.
(b) Shell-BP.
(c) Texaco.
(d) ExxonMobil.

2. In which of the following cities does Olanna note having first met Odenigbo?
(a) Lagos.
(b) Nsukka.
(c) Kano.
(d) Ibadan.

3. Which of the following does Olanna see the night of her return to Nsukka following the second coup?
(a) Ostriches.
(b) Crows.
(c) Owls.
(d) Ravens.

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

5. At which of the following universities is Olanna reported to have taken a master’s degree?
(a) Oxford University.
(b) London University.
(c) Cambridge University.
(d) York University.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. To which of the following markets in Lagos does Olanna take the pregnant Arize?

3. How old does Richard report having been when he was orphaned?

4. To which of the following does the BBC ascribe the initial coup in Nigeria?

5. Which of the following is said to be Susan’s eye color?

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