Literary Analysis Quiz

Which of these inferences is best supported by the passage below (paragraphs 39-45)?

• Zélie can be provoked by nearly anything.

• Zélie is a better fighter than Yemi, but is at a disadvantage because the staff is not her weapon of choice.

• “Maggot” is a common slur used to degrade divîners.

• Yemi and Zélie are close friends but competitive when it comes to sparring.

Which of these inferences about divîners is best supported by the text?

• Divîners are revered as royalty.

• Divîners are looked upon with contempt by the noble class.

• Most divîners have never labored a day in their lives.

• Divîners are trained to serve as bureaucrats in the government.

What is the setting of the interaction between the characters?

• A. A modern city

• B. A school

• C. A village

• D. A forest

What is the significance of the "reed ahéré" in the text?

• A. It is a type of weapon.

• B. It is a type of clothing.

• C. It is a type of building.

• D. It is a type of food.

What does the phrase "bull-horned lionaire" suggest about Yemi's demeanor?

• A. Calm and peaceful

• B. Angry and aggressive

• C. Happy and joyful

• D. Sad and melancholic

What does the text imply about the relationship between Mama Agba and the young people?

• A. They ignore her.

• B. They fear and respect her.

• C. They laugh at her.

• D. They are indifferent to her.

What is the tone of the interaction between the characters in the text?

• A. Light-hearted

• B. Tense

• C. Joyful

• D. Indifferent

What does the word "materialize" mean in the context of the text?

• To disappear suddenly

• To become visible or real

• To change color

• To move quickly

What is the last event in the chronological order provided?

• Mama Agba chooses Zélie to spar against Yemi.

• Zélie gets the wind knocked out of her but vows to keep fighting.

• Zélie is reluctant to bow to Yemi.

• Yemi calls Zélie a slur.

What does Yemi do to Zélie during their interaction?

• Compliments her

• Calls her a slur

• Ignores her

• Helps her