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

2. To which of the following markets in Lagos does Olanna take the pregnant Arize?
(a) Baya.
(b) Abya.
(c) Yaba.
(d) Ayba.

3. On which of the following streets does Odenigbo have a house in Nsukka?
(a) Odim Street.
(b) Avim Street.
(c) Eni Njoku Street.
(d) Chief Imoke Street.

4. To which of the following does Richard submit his first article about the violence in Nigeria?
(a) The Independent.
(b) The Picayune.
(c) The Herald.
(d) The Times.

5. The comment that “They have not said they are dying of hunger” (47) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Hyperbole.
(d) Litotes.

Short Answer Questions

1. The word “kedu” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

2. Which of the following does Ugwu offer to bring to Olanna during her convalescence?

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

4. The word “nkem” carries which of the following meanings in the text?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What chores does Ugwu adopt early in his service to Odenigbo?

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

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

9. How do Olanna’s parents report planning to flee Biafra?

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

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