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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Odenigbo’s mother give to his child?
(a) Zendaya.
(b) Chiamaka.
(c) Obiageli.
(d) Anulika.

2. Which of the following does Madu bring that Richard drinks?
(a) Brandy.
(b) Cognac.
(c) Port.
(d) Sherry.

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

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

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

6. 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?
(a) Analogy.
(b) Conceit.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metaphor.

7. To which of the following hospitals does Olanna take Baby?
(a) Tern.
(b) Pelican.
(c) Flamingo.
(d) Albatross.

8. Which of the following does Olanna’s mother accuse her servant of stealing?
(a) Necklaces.
(b) Earrings.
(c) Bracelets.
(d) Rings.

9. Which of the following journals does Ugwu note having attempted to read?
(a) Jacobin.
(b) Socialist Review.
(c) Dissent.
(d) Monthly Review.

10. In which of the following does Richard report meeting Ojukwu?
(a) Omet’iklan.
(b) Orlu.
(c) Owerri.
(d) Onitsha.

11. Which of the following names attaches itself to the soldier who successfully attempts to conscript Ugwu?
(a) Target Destroyer.
(b) Bob.
(c) Kill And Go.
(d) High-Tech.

12. Which of the following nations supported Nigeria against Biafra?
(a) The United States.
(b) The USSR.
(c) Canada.
(d) China.

13. What news does Olanna receive when Odenigbo visits her apartment after his infidelity?
(a) His mother is dead.
(b) Amala is dead.
(c) His mother is pregnant.
(d) Amala is pregnant.

14. What position does Ezeka hold?
(a) Director for Logistics.
(b) Director for Mobilization.
(c) Director for Manpower.
(d) Director for Relief.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Olanna read as she makes to return to Nsukka after Odenigbo’s infidelity?

2. Which of the following names attaches itself to Ugwu?

3. The phrase that “it was as if she was throwing shackles off her wrists” (292) offers an example of which of the following?

4. For which of the following does Olanna note Odenigbo works?

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

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