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

2. For which of the following university departments does Ugwu’s aunt work?
(a) Biology.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) Physics.
(d) Sociology.

3. The phrase “a flat, sallow gray, like a poorly wiped blackboard” (196) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Analogy.
(b) Simile.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Metaphor.

4. Which of the following kinds of tree grows in the square in Abba?
(a) Guava.
(b) Baobao.
(c) Peach.
(d) Udala.

5. Which of the following sports does Odenigbo report playing?
(a) Polo.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Golf.
(d) Cricket.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following is Odenigbo assigned?

2. Which of the following does Odenigbo’s friend Adebayo drink?

3. The comment that “he felt like an understudy who hoped the actor would not show up” (79) offers an example of which of the following?

4. Which of the following is Olanna drinking when she learns of the second soup?

5. With which of the following does Olanna furnish Ugwu?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What reaction does Kainene note about Richard’s first submitted article on the violence in Nigeria?

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

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