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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ugwu’s comment that “Whenever he drained a pot of boiled beans, he thought of the slimy sink as a politician” (159) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Litotes.
(d) Simile.

2. With which of the following does Olanna furnish Ugwu?
(a) Zote.
(b) Old Spice.
(c) Dr. Teal's.
(d) Dettol.

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

4. To which of the following does Richard speak in Kano as he returns from Martin’s wedding?
(a) Nsukka.
(b) Umunnachi.
(c) Nnesinachi.
(d) Nnaemeka.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Richard report having been when he was orphaned?

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

3. Which of the following does Richard buy on his way to weekend with Kainene?

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

5. The comment that “They have not said they are dying of hunger” (47) offers an example of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Richard initially assume Kainene is the mistress of a Nigerian politician?

2. What reasons does Olanna give for preferring train travel to plane travel?

3. How are Richard’s university-provided accommodations described?

4. What reason does Ugwu voice for not killing a gecko?

5. What reasons does Olanna have for not accompanying Odenigbo to his conference in Ibadan?

6. What virtue does Ugwu ascribe to the arigbe herb?

7. How does Ugwu’s aunt describe Odenigbo at the beginning of the novel?

8. To what does Ugwu ascribe his upset stomach when he visits his parents’ home?

9. Why does Richard note wanting Kainene to accompany him to Martin’s wedding in London?

10. What things does Olanna note having left behind in Nsukka when she evacuates to Abba?

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