The Joys of Motherhood Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Mama Abby take Oshia on a day out? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

She wants to celebrate his becoming well again.

She wants his help in planning a surprise for Nnaife when he returns home.

She wants to give Nnu Ego space to bond with her new baby.

She wants to ask Oshia about Nnu Ego's strange behavior.

2.

What is Nnaife's response to being called a baboon by his white employers? (from Chapters 3 and 4)

He becomes violent, lashing out physically at his employers.

He takes his anger out on Nnu Ego, and hits her.

He becomes confused, not understanding the negative implications of the comment.

He realizes that being called a baboon does not make him one.

3.

Given that one aspect of the guitar's metaphoric value is that it represents the allure of the past, what is the most likely symbolic meaning of Nnaife's playing the guitar so much in Chapter 10? (from Chapters 10 and 11)

He seems to be longing for a past in which Nnu Ego was able to give him a son.

He seems to be longing for a past in which he had a future as a successful musician.

He seems to be longing for a past in which he had less responsibility to his family.

He seems to be longing for a past in which he was respected by the white people he worked for.

4.

Who gives Nnu Ego important advice on the three different roles she has to fulfill, and what are those roles? (from Chapters 12, 13, and 14)

Adankwo: the roles are wife, mother, and head of the family.

Ona: the roles are daughter, wife, and mother.

Adaku: the roles are wife, mother, and sexual partner.

Adankwo: the roles are daughter, wife, and mother.

5.

What object, left behind by the Meers', becomes a catalyst for bonding between Nnaife and his son? (from Chapters 8 and 9)

An old drum.

An old Bible.

An old guitar.

An old washing tub.

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