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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 phrase “Ada m bu Jomo” (18) most nearly means which of the following?
(a) My name is Jomo.
(b) I hate that Jomo.
(c) Give this to Jomo.
(d) Bring me Jomo.

2. On which of the following streets does Odenigbo have a house in Nsukka?
(a) Eni Njoku Street.
(b) Avim Street.
(c) Odim Street.
(d) Chief Imoke Street.

3. Which of the following kinds of tree grows at Olanna and Odenigbo’s home in Abba?
(a) Udala.
(b) Baobao.
(c) Guava.
(d) Peach.

4. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?
(a) Manpower Directorate.
(b) Central Directorate.
(c) Educational Directorate.
(d) Research and Production Directorate.

5. 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) Analogy.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Conceit.

Short Answer Questions

1. By which of the following names does Ugwu’s sexual partner call hum during their assignations?

2. Ugwu’s comment that “Whenever he drained a pot of boiled beans, he thought of the slimy sink as a politician” (159) offers an example of which of the following?

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

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

5. In which of the following does Richard note having lived?

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