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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. Into which of the following levels of schooling does Odenigbo enroll Ugwu?
(a) Standard three.
(b) Standard four.
(c) Standard two.
(d) Standard five.

2. To which of the following does the BBC ascribe the initial coup in Nigeria?
(a) The Hausa.
(b) The Ijaw.
(c) The Yoruba.
(d) The Igbo.

3. Which of the following does Susan serve Richard after he returns from Martin’s wedding?
(a) Whisky.
(b) Gin.
(c) Brandy.
(d) Wine.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Richard discuss with Clovis Bancroft?

2. Against which of the following European nations does the novel ascribe the establishment of Nigeria?

3. In which of the following does Richard note having lived?

4. The phrase “a new country, which would be named after the bay, the Bight of Biafra” (198) offers an example of which of the following?

5. At which of the following universities is Olanna reported to have taken a master’s degree?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Odenigbo reject the idea of pan-Africanism?

3. Who are those named as enemies by the Revolutionary Council?

4. How does Madu report having escaped the second coup?

5. How does Ugwu’s aunt describe a refrigerator to him?

6. What differences does Uguw mark between himself and other houseboys?

7. How does Richard disappoint the family of the slain customs officer he visits?

8. How does Richard initially react to the attack on the airport as he travels back from London?

9. How are Olanna’s eyes depicted as she flees back to Nsukka after the second coup?

10. In what way does Richard disappoint the Igbo elder with whom he discusses ancient bronze pots?

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