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Costume Parade

In the novel, several characters dress differently from one another, reflecting traditional African garb, European garb and emerging Nigerian fashion. Get together with your classmates and plan a costume parade featuring examples of these differing fashions.

Story Telling

From the novel, it is clear that story telling is an important aspect of Nigerian culture. Assume the role of Isaac and role-play a scene in which Isaac tells his future grandchildren the story of Uncle Obi's downfall.

Nigerian Comic Strip

Pretend that you are creating a comic book derived from the novel. Draw the pictures that you would use in the comic book to represent Obi, Clara, Isaac, Hannah, Mr. Green and Mr. Omo. Be sure to capture important aspects of their character and appearance

The Irish Missionaries

Write a humorous short story in which Obi and Joseph are the ones who reject the advances of Nora...

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