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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The phrase “onye ocha” carries what meaning in the text?
(a) Black man.
(b) White woman.
(c) White man.
(d) Black woman.

2. The comment that “Her bladder felt painfully, solidly full, as though it would burst and release not urine but the garbled prayers she was muttering” (344) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Simile.
(d) Analogy.

3. Which of the following journals does Ugwu note having attempted to read?
(a) Acta Mathematica.
(b) Mathematical Logic Quarterly.
(c) Mathematical Spectrum.
(d) Mathematical Annals.

4. Which of the following afflicts Ugwu when Odenigbo’s mother visits after his infidelity?
(a) Ulcers.
(b) Diarrhea.
(c) Indigestion.
(d) Nausea.

5. To which of the following festivals does Ugwu take Richard?
(a) Ori-okpa.
(b) Omabe.
(c) Onwa-eto.
(d) Eastchella.

6. Of which of the following does Richard think after confessing his perfidy to Kainene?
(a) Camus.
(b) Hugo.
(c) Dumas.
(d) Moliere.

7. Which of the following countries reportedly recognizes Biafra in response to starvation therein?
(a) Tunisia.
(b) Zambia.
(c) Zimbabwe.
(d) Uganda.

8. Which of the following foods has Harrison cooked when Richard confesses his perfidy to Kainene?
(a) German chocolate cake.
(b) Lemon tart.
(c) Pecan pie.
(d) Peach cobbler.

9. Which of the following makes of car does Ezeka drive?
(a) BMW.
(b) Lincoln.
(c) Mercedes-Benz.
(d) Jaguar.

10. Which of the following books is given to Olanna’s schooling efforts?
(a) Chike and the River.
(b) There Was a Country.
(c) Things Fall Apart.
(d) No Longer at Ease.

11. Whom of the following is among Olanna’s students?
(a) Amala.
(b) Anulika.
(c) Nkiruka.
(d) Nnesiachi.

12. The phrase “the vulnerabilities he wore so openly knotted as his throat like a tie” (304) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Analogy.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Metaphor.

13. For which of the following does Olanna note Odenigbo works?
(a) Provisioner Corps.
(b) Marine Corps.
(c) Agitator Corps.
(d) Peace Corps.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following foods has Harrison cooked when Richard confesses his perfidy to Kainene?

2. What name does Odenigbo’s mother give to his child?

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

4. Which of the following subjects does Olanna intend that she, Muoleku, and Ugwu will teach?

5. Which of the following cities reportedly sees demonstrations in response to starvation in Biafra?

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