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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 15-22 (Page 3).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After the cry of alarm was over, what did the thief offer to do?
(a) Nothing, he laughed.
(b) Be nice.
(c) Help.
(d) Leave.

2. To whom did Jonathan sell palm wine?
(a) Government visitors.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Neighbors.
(d) Soldier's wives.

3. How long is a fortnight?
(a) 21 days.
(b) 10 days.
(c) 14 days.
(d) 3 weeks.

4. What or who came immediately after the cry of alarm?
(a) A response from the police.
(b) A response from the neighbors.
(c) Soldiers.
(d) Total silence.

5. What amount was taken from the amn?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 15 pounds.
(c) 50 pounds.
(d) 30 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Jonathan originally planned to use the money needed to buy back the bicycle?

2. How many more voices did Jonathan think he heard outside his house after the thief's offer?

3. How many days did Jonathan stand in line for the "windfall?"

4. After this demand what does the thief do?

5. What caused the value of the Biafra pound to plummet?

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