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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. In which of the following societies does Olanna take office?
(a) United Way.
(b) Red Cross.
(c) Salvation Army.
(d) St. Vincent de Paul.

2. Which of the following is Olanna cooking when news arrives that Odenigbo’s child has been delivered?
(a) Poppyseed kolaches.
(b) Chocolate doughnuts.
(c) Banana fritters.
(d) Strawberry cake.

3. The phrase that “it was as if she was throwing shackles off her wrists” (292) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Analogy.

4. Which of the following novels does Ugwu attempt to study on the night of the initial coup in Nigeria?
(a) Return of the Native.
(b) Tess of the D’Urbervilles.
(c) Jude the Obscure.
(d) The Mayor of Casterbridge.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. About which of the following is the first piece Richard writes at Madu’s behest?

2. Which of the following does Olanna note is a side-effect of the medicine given Baby?

3. Which of the following is Phyllis Okafor’s husband’s name?

4. About which of the following does Richard’s servant rebuke Kainene’s?

5. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?

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