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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 “the vulnerabilities he wore so openly knotted as his throat like a tie” (304) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Simile.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Conceit.

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

3. Which of the following journals does Ugwu note having attempted to read?
(a) Mathematical Spectrum.
(b) Acta Mathematica.
(c) Mathematical Annals.
(d) Mathematical Logic Quarterly.

4. Which of the following kinds of trees surrounds the house Kainene buys?
(a) Orange.
(b) Avocado.
(c) Cashew.
(d) Pecan.

5. For which of the following does Olanna note Odenigbo works?
(a) Peace Corps.
(b) Provisioner Corps.
(c) Marine Corps.
(d) Agitator Corps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following countries reportedly recognizes Biafra in response to starvation therein?

2. Which of the following journals does Ugwu note having attempted to read?

3. Which of the following does Madu bring that Richard drinks?

4. Which of the following kinds of trees surrounds the house Kainene buys?

5. Which of the following cities reportedly sees demonstrations in response to starvation in Biafra?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason is given for the lack of supplies at the relief center?

2. What lures Ugwu outside the first time a conscription attempt is made on him?

3. What reasons does Ugwu give for disliking the relief food?

4. What is the stated significance of Port Harcourt to Biafra?

5. Why does Ugwu note he has been forbidden from going outside?

6. What reasons does Madu give for wanting Richard to document conditions in Biafra?

7. What reason is given for many African countries refusing to recognize or support Biafra?

8. What are Olanna’s initial clues about Odenigbo’s infidelity to her?

9. How does Olanna describe Muokelu?

10. What reasons does Ugwu give for wanting to see an Indian film after the festival with Richard?

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