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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 is Olanna cooking when news arrives that Odenigbo’s child has been delivered?
(a) Strawberry cake.
(b) Poppyseed kolaches.
(c) Chocolate doughnuts.
(d) Banana fritters.

2. Of which of the following does Richard think after confessing his perfidy to Kainene?
(a) Dumas.
(b) Moliere.
(c) Hugo.
(d) Camus.

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

4. Which of the following is Special Julius accused of selling?
(a) Forged passes.
(b) Forged medical records.
(c) Forged banknotes.
(d) Forged license plates.

5. The comment that “It was like somebody sprinkling pepper on his wound” (462) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Simile.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Analogy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following books is given to Olanna’s schooling efforts?

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

3. Which of the following names attaches itself to Ugwu?

4. At which of the following does Olanna work?

5. The phrase “onye ocha” carries what meaning in the text?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What reasons does Ugwu note for thinking Muokelu is a poor teacher?

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

6. Why does Richard confess his perfidy to Kainene?

7. What event spurs Olanna to move back in with Odenigbo?

8. How does Olanna describe Muokelu?

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

10. What reasons does Olanna note for her anger at Odenigbo for his infidelity?

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