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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. What does Ijeoma take to the baby who has been exiled?

2. Who do the villagers think the baby's survival in Inculu means has been defeated in the battle between the Gods?

3. What bone does the person who is injured trying to reach Ijeoma when she is levitating break?

4. Who is Ijeoma's first friend?

5. Who is a cousin of the girl who is a mute in Ichulu?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of groundnut in Ichulu?

2. What happens to Uzodi when he comes back to Ichulu from Amalike?

3. What secret do Nenna and Ijeoma share in Part II?

4. Why is Idemili important in Ichulu?

5. How does Ijeoma save Jekwu?

6. Why is Ofodile embarrassed about his daughter Ijeoma?

7. What does Ofodile think when he first learns that Ijeoma can fly?

8. Who writes the diary entries in Part II and how do you know?

9. Who is Nwosu's most challenging "student" and why?

10. How does Pastor Nwosu treat the children in his care?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What traits and aspects of colonial influence does Nwoka expose to the reader through the Precious Word Ministries? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 2

When - and why - does Ijeoma begin questioning her own role in the Precious Word Ministries as she becomes a young adult? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay discussing Nwoka's intention in the evolution of Ikemba's character, particularly in his attitudes towards religion and the Precious Word Ministries.

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