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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 37-41 (Page 4).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the equivalent Nigerian currency amount for the Boafran pounds paid to the carpenter?
(a) 25 shillings.
(b) 5 shillings.
(c) 10 shillings.
(d) 50 shillings.

2. After hearing the offer of the smaller amount of money the thief says it is time to ___.
(a) Become violent.
(b) Kill the family.
(c) Leave.
(d) Go inside.

3. How many years of civil war did Jonathan and his family survive?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) One.
(d) Five.

4. When Jonathan tries to negotiate what does the thief leader threaten to do?
(a) Shoot everyone inside.
(b) Let hsi men have Maria.
(c) Break down the door.
(d) Come inside and hurt the family.

5. In the cry of alarm who was said to be asleep?
(a) Neighbors.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) Police.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jonathan switch his money from his right to his left hand after he left the crowd?

2. What did Jonathan find when he arrived?

3. Where did Jonathan's taxi go?

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

5. What did the people call the award or payment?

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