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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Half of a Yellow Sun

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2006

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Exam Answer Key

Multiple Choice

1. A (All chapters)

2. D (All chapters)

3. D (Chapter 11)

4. A (Chapter 13)

5. B (Chapter 16)

6. C (Chapter 35)

7. B (Chapter 28)

8. A (Chapter 33)

9. D (Chapter 31)

10. B (Chapter 2)

11. C (Chapter 6)

12. D (All chapters)

13. B (Chapter 10)

Long Answer

1. This question can be answered in several different ways. For example, Kainene could have forgiven her sister simply because she is her sister. Also, Kainene forgave Richard for committing the same betrayal, which shows she is forgiving. Another justification is that in the end, it is clear that Kainene betrayed Richard with Madu. Finally, forgiveness could be attained because the war and all its horror has taught Kainene that life is too short for holding grudges. (Various chapters)

2. Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition. Olanna’s first experience with kwashiorkor occurs when Mama Adanna mistakes her child’s illness for malaria. The text describes the child: “Adanna’s belly was swollen, and her skin was a sickly tone.

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