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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. Which of the following nations supported Nigeria against Biafra?
(a) Canada.
(b) The USSR.
(c) China.
(d) The United States.

2. Which of the following does Odenigbo pull from a Red Cross package?
(a) Pepper.
(b) Salt.
(c) Paprika.
(d) Comino.

3. Which of the following does Ugwu associate with witchcraft?
(a) Barking dogs.
(b) Massed flies.
(c) Gathering stormclouds.
(d) Hooting owls.

4. Which of the following afflicts Ugwu when Odenigbo’s mother visits after his infidelity?
(a) Indigestion.
(b) Nausea.
(c) Ulcers.
(d) Diarrhea.

5. The word “biko” carries which of the following meanings in the text?
(a) Come again.
(b) Thank you.
(c) Please.
(d) Sorry.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which of the following does Olanna work?

2. Which of the following foods has Harrison cooked when Richard confesses his perfidy to Kainene?

3. Which of the following does Ugwu see leaving Odenigbo’s room?

4. For which of the following does Olanna note Odenigbo works?

5. To which of the following festivals does Ugwu take Richard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reasoning is given for resisting Ugwu as a teacher?

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

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

4. What reason does Ezeka give for not living in the Government Reserved Area (427)?

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

6. What reasons does Ugwu note for his soured opinion towards Eberichi?

7. What, ultimately, is the obunigwe?

8. What reasons does Ugwu note for suspecting foul play from Odenigbo’s mother?

9. How does Olanna describe Muokelu?

10. What reasoning does the priest Olanna visits give her for forgiving Odenigbo?

(see the answer keys)

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