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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraph 3 (Page 1).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What caused the value of the Biafra pound to plummet?
(a) Surrender of the Republic of Biafra.
(b) It was not explained in the story.
(c) War was declared on the Republic of Biafra.
(d) Assassination of the leader of the Republic of Biafra.

2. What did Jonathan give to get his bicycle back?
(a) Basket of bread.
(b) Two handmade blankets.
(c) Five shillings.
(d) Two pounds.

3. How did people feel about paying Jonathan the fare?
(a) Angry.
(b) Cheated.
(c) Resigned.
(d) Glad.

4. What did Jonathan charge per taxi trip?
(a) 15 shillings.
(b) 6 pounds.
(c) 20 pounds.
(d) 10 shillings.

5. What was inked on the clothing of the person at Jonathan's front door?
(a) Two stars.
(b) Three circles.
(c) A name.
(d) Numbers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jonathan consider a bonus from the war?

2. How many children does Jonathan have after the war?

3. How long is a fortnight?

4. What is Jonathan's overall attitude or mood in the first paragraph of the story?

5. How many children did Jonathan have before the war?

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