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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 7-9 (Page 2).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Jonathan switch his money from his right to his left hand after he left the crowd?
(a) His left hand was tired.
(b) So he could shake hands if necessary.
(c) Someone tried to take it from his right hand.
(d) He is right handed.

2. How many days did Jonathan stand in line for the "windfall?"
(a) Two.
(b) one.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

3. How many years of civil war did Jonathan and his family survive?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

4. Who used Jonathan's taxi service?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Visitors.
(d) Camp officials.

5. How did Jonathan accumulate this "pile"?
(a) Transporting food.
(b) Ferrying people.
(c) Selling palm wine.
(d) Pulling firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. What character does the story lead with?

2. Where did Jonathan go after he had his award payment?

3. How many human heads are safe in Jonathan's family?

4. What condition were the clothes of the person requesting Jonathan's bicycle?

5. How did Jonathan feel about having his bicycle again in such a condition?

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