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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 kinds of tree grows in the square in Abba?
(a) Baobao.
(b) Udala.
(c) Guava.
(d) Peach.

2. To which of the following markets in Lagos does Olanna take the pregnant Arize?
(a) Ayba.
(b) Yaba.
(c) Baya.
(d) Abya.

3. The comment that “They are killing us like ants” (181) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Litotes.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

4. The phrase “I tetago” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Are you there?
(b) Are you awake?
(c) Are you mine?
(d) Are you hungry?

5. The phrase “ezi okwu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Really?
(b) Huh?
(c) Are you hungry?
(d) What do you mean?

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is Olanna drinking when she learns of the second soup?

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

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

5. Which of the following meanings does Kainene ascribe to her own name?

(see the answer key)

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