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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 5 - 7 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nnu Ego do with her first husband while his second wife is giving birth in Chapter 3?
(a) Nnu Ego and her husband sell things at the market.
(b) Nnu Ego and her husband harvest yams.
(c) Nnu Ego and her husband try to conceive.
(d) Nnu Ego and her husband help deliver the baby.

2. What does ona mean?
(a) Gracious mother.
(b) Annoying Pest.
(c) Priceless jewel.
(d) Beautiful Woman.

3. What does Nnu Ego's chi tell her in a dream in Chapter 7?
(a) It is her fault her child died.
(b) She will never have another child.
(c) She is not made for motherhood.
(d) She will have all the dirty chubby babies she wants.

4. Why does Agbadi say Ona was able to sit by him while he was suffering and his wives were not?
(a) Because his wives were happier without him.
(b) Because his wives were busy praying for his recovery.
(c) Because his wives were busy taking care of his many children.
(d) Because his wives loved him too much to see him suffer.

5. What does Nnu Ego and Nnaife name their second son?
(a) Ato.
(b) Adaku.
(c) Oshiagu.
(d) Obani.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some believe is the cause of Agunwa's illness in Chapter 2 when Agbadi is still healing?

2. What does the oracle tell Agbadi about Nnu Ego's second pregnancy?

3. How does Ona react where she learns Agbadi has been badly wounded while hunting?

4. Who do the dibia Nnu Ego's sees fault with her inability to conceive?

5. Why does Agbadi prefer Ona to his other wives and mistresses?

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