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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The thief asked, after the cry of alarm, "you ____ finish?".
(a) Almost.
(b) Are.
(c) Soon.
(d) Done.

2. Who is also up with Jonathan when the neighbors come to call?
(a) Maria and their eldest son.
(b) Maria.
(c) His eldest son.
(d) The children.

3. Jonathan's throat felt like ____.
(a) A desert.
(b) Sandpaper.
(c) Sand.
(d) Parchment.

4. What is cooking on the open fire?
(a) Soup.
(b) Akara Balls.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Stew.

5. How many gallons does the container hold that Jonathan gets ready to take with him, while his neighbors watch?
(a) Five gallons.
(b) Two liters.
(c) Three liters.
(d) Four gallons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jonathan's voice was parched and ____.

2. After this demand what does the thief do?

3. Who did this person call first to help in the alarm cry?

4. What does Jonathan finally answer to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?

5. Who is in the corner getting ready for the day?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the leader of the theives exercise his authority with his men?

2. How does the thieves' leader describe his and his men's intentions?

3. Who is at the door and what do they want?

4. Why do the men with the thief leader disagree with him?

5. Why is the Iwegbu family already in a normal routine instead of lamenting their loss?

6. Who comes to Jonathan's home at first light and what do they see?

7. After going to bed, what happens before Jonathan is suddenly awakened?

8. Who is awake with Jonathan?

9. What does the thief think civil peace is?

10. Who do the thieves call to help the family?

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