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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which of the following departments at the university in Nsukka does Olanna note accepting a job?
(a) Biology.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Physics.
(d) Mathematics.

2. In which of the following does Richard note having lived?
(a) Hardwick.
(b) Lea.
(c) Wentnor.
(d) Norbury.

3. By which of the following names does Ugwu note Nnesinachi sometimes calls him?
(a) Odenigbo.
(b) Chioke.
(c) Anulika.
(d) Chejna.

4. The comment that “he felt like an understudy who hoped the actor would not show up” (79) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

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

6. Which of the following does Special Julius deliver?
(a) Jameson’s.
(b) White Horse.
(c) Crown Royal.
(d) Tullamore Dew.

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

8. The phrase “ezi okwu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Really?
(b) What do you mean?
(c) Huh?
(d) Are you hungry?

9. Which of the following languages does Odenigbo speak to Ugwu?
(a) Igbo.
(b) Yoruba.
(c) Amharic.
(d) Hausa.

10. Which of the following does Richard buy on his way to weekend with Kainene?
(a) Oranges.
(b) Mangoes.
(c) Plantains.
(d) Groundnuts.

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

12. At which of the following universities is Olanna reported to have taken a master’s degree?
(a) Cambridge University.
(b) London University.
(c) Oxford University.
(d) York University.

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

14. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?
(a) Central Directorate.
(b) Educational Directorate.
(c) Research and Production Directorate.
(d) Manpower Directorate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following meanings does Kainene ascribe to Olanna’s name?

2. With which of the following does Harrison boast of cooking for Richard?

3. Which of the following kinds of tree grows at Olanna and Odenigbo’s home in Abba?

4. The comment that “They are killing us like ants” (181) offers an example of which of the following?

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

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