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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Late Sixties.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following nations supported Biafra against Nigeria?
(a) Spain.
(b) Italy.
(c) France.
(d) Germany.

2. The phrase “ola m” carries what meaning in the text?
(a) My dear.
(b) My heart.
(c) My child.
(d) My gold.

3. Which of the following kinds of trees surrounds the house Kainene buys?
(a) Cashew.
(b) Orange.
(c) Pecan.
(d) Avocado.

4. Which of the following does Susan serve Richard after he returns from Martin’s wedding?
(a) Gin.
(b) Wine.
(c) Whisky.
(d) Brandy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Special Julius deliver?

2. The word “biko” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

3. In which of the following societies does Olanna take office?

4. In which of the following cities does Olanna note having first met Odenigbo?

5. The comment that “to cook with the peels was like choosing the hairy skin of a goat rather than the meat” (261) offers an example of which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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