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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nnu Ego tell Oshia he must learn all he can at school when she has heard the war has been over but has not received word from Nnaife?
(a) Because she fears he will be recruited for the army soon.
(b) Because he will have to find a job to support them.
(c) Because she is sick and needs him at home.
(d) Because she does not think she can afford any more tuition.

2. How does the reader learn Nnu Ego is a recent mother in Chapter 1?
(a) Her breasts ache from producing milk.
(b) She is at her baby's christening.
(c) She is with a midwife and her newborn.
(d) She is carrying a newborn with her.

3. What does Ubani tell Nnaife he must do after Nnaife finds out his son has died?
(a) Find Nnu Ego and get her pregnant again.
(b) Find a better wife.
(c) Send Nnu Ego back to Ibuza.
(d) Kill Nnu Ego.

4. Who does Nnu Ego agree to marry at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Nnaife Owulum.
(b) Amatokwu Nwakusor.
(c) Ngozi Owulum.
(d) Idayi Obani.

5. What does Mrs. Meers give to Nnaife and Nnu Ego before she leaves?
(a) A set of dishes.
(b) Old underwear.
(c) A set of sheets.
(d) One year's salary.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Nnu Ego marry at the start of Chapter 3?

2. What does Dr. Meers call Nnaife, which angers his wife, though Nnaife does not understand the meaning of the word?

3. What does Nnaife do for Dr. and Mrs. Meers?

4. What does Agbadi tell Nnu Ego's husband might be the reason she is struggling to conceive?

5. What are some things Nnu Ego's family no longer has after leaving Lagos?

(see the answer key)

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