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

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

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

4. Which of the following descriptions does Adebayo apply to Olanna?
(a) Logically ugly.
(b) Illogically pretty.
(c) Logically pretty.
(d) Illogically ugly.

5. The phrase “ejima m” carries which of the following meanings in the text”
(a) My twin.
(b) My gold.
(c) My own.
(d) My love.

Short Answer Questions

1. The phrase that “it was as if she was throwing shackles off her wrists” (292) offers an example of which of the following?

2. Which of the following is interred in place of the slain customs officer Richard had met on his way back from Martin’s wedding?

3. Which of the following is Olanna cooking when news arrives that Odenigbo’s child has been delivered?

4. Which of the following universities does Odenigbo note is represented in Nsukka?

5. To which of the following European nations does the novel ascribe the establishment of Nigeria?

(see the answer key)

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