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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The old ___ bottles are being rinsed out.
(a) Water.
(b) Wine.
(c) Milk.
(d) Beer.

2. After the thief leader's suggestion Jonathan thought he heard more ____.
(a) Voices.
(b) Noises.
(c) Laughter.
(d) Windows rattling.

3. What does Jonathan finally answer to the thief leader's suggestion to call someone else for help?
(a) Okay.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Pick someone else.
(d) No.

4. What goes in the old bottles?
(a) Milk.
(b) Beer.
(c) Palm wine.
(d) Water.

5. After Jonathan responds to thief leader's suggestion now the thief leader wants to talk "____."
(a) Money.
(b) Business.
(c) Peace.
(d) Negotiation.

6. Silence followed after the thief and his men _______________.
(a) Stopped fighting.
(b) Raised an alarm cry for help.
(c) Stopped banging on the sides of the house.
(d) Laughed.

7. In his attempt to negotiate, how does Jonathan address the thief and his men?
(a) "My brothers."
(b) "My friends."
(c) "Happy survivors."
(d) "My comrades."

8. Jonathan opens a small ___ box with a key to get the money out.
(a) Metal.
(b) Woven.
(c) Wooden.
(d) Keepsake.

9. What sound rings through the sky after the money demand is made?
(a) Lightning.
(b) Striking of the new hour by the watchman.
(c) Explosions.
(d) Gun fire.

10. How do the thief's men feel about the smaller amount of money?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Impatient.
(d) Upset.

11. Who is also up with Jonathan when the neighbors come to call?
(a) Maria and their eldest son.
(b) The children.
(c) His eldest son.
(d) Maria.

12. What did Jonathan hear while trying to go to sleep?
(a) Neighbors arguing.
(b) Explosions.
(c) Planes.
(d) Neighborhood noises.

13. The second knock on the Iwegbu door was ____ and imperious.
(a) Loud.
(b) Rapid.
(c) Heavy.
(d) Short.

14. Jonathan's voice was parched and ____.
(a) Dry.
(b) Scratchy.
(c) Trembling.
(d) Soft.

15. Who yells, "shut up?"
(a) Soldier.
(b) Neighbor.
(c) Thief leader.
(d) Jonathan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Jonathan "my friend?"

2. Where was Jonathan sleeping when he was awakened?

3. Who weeps aloud?

4. Who is in the corner getting ready for the day?

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

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