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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Nnu Ego feel inadequate around Nnaife's new wife he inherited from his brother?
(a) She is young and beautiful and willing to flatter a man.
(b) She is a better cook and mother.
(c) She is intelligent, wealthy and educated.
(d) She has many sons.

2. What does Adaku tell Nnu Ego she is going to do to make money after she moves out?
(a) Become a servant.
(b) Sell cigarettes.
(c) Sell firewood.
(d) Become a prostitute.

3. After Nnaife is deemed "all right" (145) by the Korofos, what is he told he is going to be doing?
(a) Working on a farm.
(b) Working in a prison.
(c) Selling illegal cigarettes.
(d) Enlisting in the army.

4. How does Nnu Ego feel when she sees her dead child?
(a) Disappointed at the bride price she lost.
(b) Distraught knowing how sad Nnaife will feel.
(c) Relieved that she does not have to find a way to feed another child.
(d) Relieved that the child was a girl.

5. Where does Ubani help Nnaife find work in Chapter 10 and what work does he get?
(a) Nnaife gets work at the market selling fish.
(b) Nnaife gets work at the railways cutting grass.
(c) Nnaife gets work at a British estate cleaning sheets.
(d) Nnaife gets work as a soldier fighting the Germans.

6. Who do Nnu Ego and Adaku run to when Nnaife does not return home from work in Chapter 11?
(a) Ubani and Nwakusor.
(b) Agbadi and Idayo.
(c) Mama Abby and Iyawo.
(d) Oshia and Adim.

7. What are some things Nnu Ego's family no longer has after leaving Lagos?
(a) Running water and electricity.
(b) Friends and neighbors.
(c) Easy access to a medicine man or fresh water.
(d) Access to education or fresh vegetables.

8. In what ways does Adankwu say Nnu Ego is offending her father by staying in Ibuza?
(a) She is shirking her responsibilities as senior wife.
(b) She is not making more babies.
(c) She has been bad mouthing her father to the community.
(d) She has been allowing others to take care of her sons.

9. When Nnaife begins earning money in Chapter 19 what does he feel he can afford to do?
(a) Buy fancy clothes.
(b) Beat Nnu Ego when he wants.
(c) Buy a new home.
(d) Hire a servant.

10. What does Oshia tell his mother on a visit from school when she is pregnant for the 7th time?
(a) He does not wish to see his family again.
(b) He plans to go to university.
(c) He has failed out of school.
(d) He will be done school and can starting helping out financially.

11. What does Agbadi write to tell his daughter in Chapter 11?
(a) He will be coming to visit her.
(b) He wants her to move back to Ibuza.
(c) He wants her to send Oshia to live with him.
(d) He is dying.

12. What does Nnaife begin to do more and more after Oshia has gone to the U.S.?
(a) Drink palm wine.
(b) Play music.
(c) Smoke cigarettes.
(d) Work.

13. Why does Nnu Ego appreciate having Okpa in her family?
(a) Okpa does all the cooking and cleaning.
(b) Okpa keeps Nnaife from bothering her.
(c) Okpa brings in a lot of money from the market.
(d) She knows she will take care of her children if she and Nnaife die.

14. What happens to Adaku that makes her severely depressed in Chapter 11?
(a) Nnaife beats her.
(b) Nnu Ego treats her poorly.
(c) Her son dies in infancy.
(d) Her daughter runs away.

15. What are the contents of the package Nnu Ego picks up at the barracks in Chapter 15?
(a) Letters and money from Nnaife.
(b) Nnaife's uniform.
(c) Nnaife's remains.
(d) A letter informing Nnu Ego that Nnaife is missing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nnaife say to Oshia as they argue about the fact that Oshia does not help the family financially?

2. Who is Okpo?

3. Who reads Nnu Ego the letter telling her to come to the barracks to retrieve a package?

4. In Chapter 17, which character finds it amazing that some day Ibuza may have a Black District Officer?

5. How does Adaku reassure Nnu Ego after she gave birth to twin girls and worries Nnaife will be upset?

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