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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, how old did Adah think she was when she gave birth to a dream?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

2. What is the name of the daily-minder Adah finds for her children in Chapter 4?
(a) Ally.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Molly.
(d) Trudy.

3. What is Mr. Babalola supposed to be studying in the U.K.?
(a) Management.
(b) Engineering.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Journalism.

4. In Chapter 4, how old are Francis and Adah's landlord and landlady?
(a) Mid-40s.
(b) 52 and 55.
(c) 45 and 47.
(d) Late 30s.

5. What is Adah's mother's occupation?
(a) Sheep herder.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Seamstress.
(d) Poultry farmer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vicky diagnosed with in Chapter 5?

2. How much does Adah pay the daily-minder to watch her children in Chapter 4?

3. What does Adah's father do for a living?

4. Which river goddess do Pa and his friends toast for not allowing Lawyer Nweze to go astray?

5. What color headscarves do the women wear who greet Layer Nweze when he arrives?

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