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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who did the thief suggest that Jonathan call for help?

3. After hearing the offer of the smaller amount of money the thief says it is time to ___.

4. What or who came immediately after the cry of alarm?

5. The second knock on the Iwegbu door was ____ and imperious.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Why does Jonathan refuse the leader thief's mocking offer?

4. What does Jonathan do or say to convince the thief he does not have the amount of the requested ransom?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Who is awake with Jonathan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Jonathan really appreciates the usefulness of his bicycle. How is this appreciation shown through out the story? Cite story details to support your responses.

Essay Topic 2

Who brings up the term "civil peace" in the story? What does this mean to that character? What does this mean to Jonathan? to the story?

Essay Topic 3

Several one-dimensional characters are used in Civil Peace: man whose money is stolen, thief leader and his men, the neighbors, the Iwegbu kids. Which ones had the most significant impact on Jonathan? On the story? Support with story details.

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