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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. Who agrees with the thief about what it is time for?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) His men.
(c) The hostage from the village.
(d) Maria.

2. What does Jonathan tell the thief he can have if he can find it in the house?
(a) Weapons.
(b) Food.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 20 pounds.

3. Jonathan was breathless while _____.
(a) Breathing.
(b) Running.
(c) Whispering.
(d) Talking.

4. The thief told Jonathan he tried to help, but everyone was ____.
(a) Hiding.
(b) Gone.
(c) Asleep.
(d) Scared.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who first raised an alarm cry for help?

2. After the robbery what time do the neighbors come to Jonathan's home?

3. By the time Jonathan began this negotiation his voice had become ____.

4. Who weeps aloud?

5. What does the thief at the door tell the family he wants them to do?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is significant about Jonathan's eldest being up and about at first light?

4. What does Jonathan realize as he prepares to negotiate with the leader thief?

5. How does Achebe show possible military corruption in the story when the thief is offering to call for help on behalf of the Iwegbu family?

6. After calling for the police, how does the thief continue to mock Jonathan?

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

8. How does the thief's concept of civil peace affect the Iwegbu family?

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

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

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