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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: The Early Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The word “ndo” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Sorry.
(d) Thanks.

2. The phrase “a flat, sallow gray, like a poorly wiped blackboard” (196) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Analogy.
(d) Simile.

3. Which of the following does Ugwu see Jomo kill?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A pigeon.

4. In which of the following do Olanna’s aunt and uncle live?
(a) Oruk Anam.
(b) Shagari.
(c) Sabon Gari.
(d) Sabon Birni.

5. Which of the following activities does Richard note having shared with Martin in their childhood?
(a) Polo.
(b) Golf.
(c) Bowling.
(d) Tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. The comment that “They have not said they are dying of hunger” (47) offers an example of which of the following?

2. The phrase “onye ocha” carries what meaning in the text?

3. For which of the following university departments does Ugwu’s aunt work?

4. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Prof. Ezeka drink?

5. Which of the following countries reportedly recognizes Biafra in response to starvation therein?

(see the answer key)

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