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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For which of the following university departments does Ugwu’s aunt work?
(a) Physics.
(b) Biology.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Mathematics.

2. Which of the following universities does Odenigbo note is represented in Nsukka?
(a) Michigan State University.
(b) Texas State University.
(c) Iowa State University.
(d) Louisiana State University.

3. From which of the following does Phyllis Okafor hail?
(a) Georgia.
(b) MIssissippi.
(c) Alabama.
(d) Louisiana.

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

5. To which of the following markets in Lagos does Olanna take the pregnant Arize?
(a) Safeway.
(b) Kingsway.
(c) King’s Corner.
(d) Shop-a-way.

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

7. Which of the following is interred in place of the slain customs officer Richard had met on his way back from Martin’s wedding?
(a) A civil service exam book.
(b) A medical textbook.
(c) A Bible.
(d) A romance novel.

8. Which of the following activities does Richard note having shared with Martin in their childhood?
(a) Archery lessons.
(b) Wrestling lessons.
(c) Shooting lessons.
(d) Boxing lessons.

9. To which of the following European nations does the novel ascribe the establishment of Nigeria?
(a) France.
(b) Germany
(c) Spain.
(d) Britain.

10. In which of the following cities does Olanna note having first met Odenigbo?
(a) Ibadan.
(b) Lagos.
(c) Nsukka.
(d) Kano.

11. Which of the following sports is Mohammed reported to play?
(a) Polo.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Cricket.
(d) Golf.

12. Which of the following does Olanna see the night of her return to Nsukka following the second coup?
(a) Ravens.
(b) Crows.
(c) Owls.
(d) Ostriches.

13. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Prof. Ezeka drink?
(a) Fanta.
(b) Gin.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Golden Guinea beer.

14. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?
(a) Ugwunagbo.
(b) Umuahia.
(c) Ikuwano.
(d) Obingwa.

15. By which of the following names does Ugwu’s sexual partner call hum during their assignations?
(a) Anulika.
(b) Abonyi.
(c) Chioke.
(d) Okeke.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Special Julius deliver?

2. The comment about “the kind of woman whose sneeze, whose laugh and talk, would be soft as the under feathers closes to a chicken’s skin” (23) offers an example of which of the following?

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

4. Which of the following does Ugwu offer to bring to Olanna during her convalescence?

5. With which of the following does Olanna furnish Ugwu?

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